Falls among older Americans are increasing 1.5% annually, with devastating physical and financial consequences. Learn about ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 14 million adults in this age group report falling ...

For multiple reasons, older adults are more prone to falls than younger people. Here's what can be done to prevent dangerous ...

One bad step can lead to a big injury - but most falls are preventable. Methodist Healthcare trauma expert shares how to stay ...

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A new House bill targets disinformation and troll farms, defines "fake news," lists exemptions like satire and opinion, and ...

The change comes days after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be ...

When employers think about workplace safety, the conversation often begins and ends with OSHA inspections or slip-and-fall prevention. But in ...

Abstract: According to requirements for improved safety and compliance, an impedance-sliding mode control based fall prevention motion control for a walking-aid robot is proposed. Firstly, the walking ...

This content was created by our physicians and experts. Adapted from a VOICES 60+ Senior Advocacy Program presentation This is Part II of an earlier presentation on Falls Prevention in Older Adults, ...

they are more likely to fall than others – and it is essential to talk about falls prevention. Additional risk factors equal greater likelihood for falls in the future. Falls are a leading cause of ...