For many people, aging brings significant mobility challenges. This can lead to falls, which may have very serious consequences, such as hip fractures, brain injuries or worse. Sadly, some 14 million ...

Seniors face high odds of falling, and many unexpected issues can arise after such an accident. Caregivers need to be on ...

Gait and balance. Older adults have changes in their gait that predispose them to loss of balance and increase their likelihood of encountering environmental obstacles. They do not lift their feet as ...

Sep. 19—A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older ...

Certain prescription medications, including beta-blockers and gabapentinoids, could increase fall risk in older adults, as ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older — with reports showing about 14 million adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only are ...

A simple fall can alter the course of a senior's life, but early intervention can make all the difference. Join geriatric specialist Natalie Sanders, DO, with University of Utah Health as she ...

Falls are a serious risk for seniors, but experts say they aren't inevitable. In fact, most are preventable by staying active ...

Meenakshi was an active senior citizen who enjoyed her morning walks and led a busy, independent life. One morning, the 76-year-old, after finishing her daily prayers, got up to head to the kitchen.

Korea is the fastest aging country in the world, and interest in healthy life for the elderly is growing. Among them, falls in the elderly are not just accidents, but serious problems that can lead to ...

For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, ...