A fall prevention program for older adults offered benefits across two health systems with varied operations, volume and staffing with similar results, according to a January study published in ...

Dangerous trips and slips can happen to anyone, but they can often be averted by taking a few common-sense steps.

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 ...

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 ...

Tens of thousands of employers and more than 1 million workers across the country are joining the Occupational Safety and Health Administration from June 2 - 6 in safety stand-downs to focus on saving ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After a couple of years of leading fall prevention courses, I have noticed a difference in how I move about. I am quicker to spot ...

Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are discharged home the same day. That transition can be a vulnerable moment, ...

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 ...

After a couple of years of leading fall prevention courses, I have noticed a difference in how I move about. I am quicker to spot fall hazards, and take more precautions on sidewalks, stairs and icy ...