One of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent falls is by simply making adjustments in the nursing home itself. No ...

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 ...

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

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health, but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy ...

There are ways to push back against bad information, and states show wide variation in the proportion of nursing home ...

The guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force underscores the risks of supplementation without prior testing.

Despite this risk, a report published in April by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... That means most nursing home patients who have had only one shot in fall or winter ...