Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more seniors prefer to live independently in their homes. New data from the Centers for ...

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Falls dominate the conversation about injury risk in later life. Federal data shows they are far from the whole story. When families talk about keeping an older parent safe, falls are almost always ...

Older adults discharged from hospital with a new prescription for a sedative, especially a benzodiazepine or antipsychotic, are at increased risk of falls and other negative consequences, according to ...

Falls are a major concern for older adults and for those that love and care for them. They are a leading cause of injury for adults older than 65, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

An exercise intervention aimed at elderly women was successful at reducing falls, especially among those with polypharmacy, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oshkosh Fire Chief Mike Stanley is working with Rep. Lori Palmeri on two bills to reduce falls in senior care facilities. OSHKOSH ...

Idaho ranks in the top 10 states with the most fatal falls for the elderly. With nearly 23 percent of Idaho seniors living ...

Falls can cause a life-altering injury or even death in older people. Here are a number of practical steps you can take to help keep them upright. Remember “Mrs. Fletcher,” who took a spill on the ...

Death rates from falls jumped more than 70% for older adults in the last 20 years Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more ...