To age well, geriatricians say one underappreciated key is maintaining good balance. In the U.S., 3 million older people seek ...

If at all possible, "prepare" for a fall by leaning forward into it for control. Landing sideways is best, ideally on your ...

If you have a loved one living with Alzheimer's disease, winter can be a difficult season to navigate. Here are some ways to ...

The winter weather we are experiencing here in the Triangle can cause problems from slips and falls to pipes bursting.

Vitamin D and calcium supplements offer no "net benefit" for the prevention of falls or fractures in older adults, according to a draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ...

Those snow shovels that have been collecting dust might need to be deployed again in Delaware. Here's a refresher on how to ...

Make sure seniors in Iowa are protected from falls, hypothermia, and heating issues. Check out our simple tips for a safe and ...

The Fayette All Age Friendly Committee shared comprehensive safety tips at their Dec. 16 meeting, ranging from securing rugs ...

For seniors, falling can have major impact, including broken bones, head trauma, reduced mobility and even death.

“You can control how you fall, or if you fall.” To prevent falls, geriatricians say people should start asking themselves questions about their balance as early as 50 years old. Besides ...

Smartphone-driven gait analysis is enabling therapists to pick up even slight changes in mobility, allowing intervention ...

15 years on from one of the most-watched RTÉ News clips of all-time, people are being reminded of the big freeze that gripped the country in 2010 Today marks 15 years since the infamous ‘slip ...