Are you at high risk for falls? If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the ...

One of the key steps in fall prevention is ensuring that the living environment is safe. Tripping hazards like loose rugs, electrical cords, or clutter should be removed. Installing grab bars in ...

As winter sets in for Pennsylvania, it is crucial to be cautious of fall hazards, especially for seniors. The Centers for ...

Falls are a major public health concern for many seniors especially those living alone. Every second of every day, an older ...

New research challenges vitamin D and calcium's role in preventing falls. Discover the most effective strategies experts now ...

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for ...

Vitamin D supplements may have no bearing on the severity of injuries from falls in postmenopausal women and older men, ...

As people get older, staying balanced and standing upright becomes harder. This happens because muscles become weaker, ...

“In fact, falls account for over half of the concussions that we see in the emergency room.” Seniors are more likely to suffer a fall because their age makes them prone to mobility and balance ...

Vitamin D is good for the immune system, but in older people it doesn't prevent falls or fractures, according to health ...

“Our partnership with HTS demonstrates the transformative potential of motion analysis in empowering care teams to proactively address fall risks and improve residents’ quality of life.” Patrick ...