The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a free, downloadable brochure and poster to help patients understand fall prevention. The brochure and poster are available in PDF and HTML ...

Dear Carol: I’m a single, aging woman who has always lived alone. I’ve loved my life working, volunteering and being involved with friends. Unfortunately, I’ve fallen twice this month, both times at ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports Health Services, Oakland University and the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition have ...

Unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older Americans, making it a major concern for those who love and care for a senior. Of the roughly 1-in-4 seniors (14 million) who ...

Brace yourself for the following fact: one out of four adults aged 65 years and older fall every year. Unfortunately, one incident of taking a tumble means the chances of it happening again will ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed this week, September 23 – 27, as Kansas Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas ...

Falls in acute care settings represent a significant challenge to patient safety, with potentially severe physical, psychological, and economic consequences. In hospitals, falls can lead to injury, ...