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

‘Veezha Peruvazhvu’, a Tamil guide on preventing falls among the elderly, written by S. Kumaravel, Dean, K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College, Tiruchi, was launched at the Chennai ...

A startling new study reveals an unexpected link between falls and dementia in seniors. DC plane crash live updates: No survivors; 'absolutely' preventable, Duffy says ...

George Netscher was worried about his mother's health, so he founded SafelyYou, which recently raised new cash for its fall ...

Contractors are carrying out work on a building in Hong Kong’s bustling Causeway Bay shopping district after chunks of concrete broke off and hit an elderly man on the street. Police said on ...

A local organization in Billings is taking steps to help seniors prevent falls, a common concern among older adults.

Falls can be serious at any age but, as people get older, their risk of falling increases, often with catastrophic consequences. How someone walks is key to identifying risk. However, access to ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Nearly 50% of elderly households in Taiwan fall into the lowest income group, CNA reported Saturday. There are 2.37 million households where individuals aged 65 or older serve ...

Older adults may have trouble falling asleep, sleep fewer hours, and wake up frequently in the night or early morning, all of which can lead to them getting less quality sleep. This can lead to ...

Scotland’s leading charity for older people has said it is “very worried ... and the potential for up to 20cm more snow to fall overnight into Monday in parts of the country.

Stair negotiation poses a significant challenge for older adults, often leading to an increased risk of falls. As individuals age, their physical capabilities, such as balance, strength ...

Hosting "Wheel of Fortune" isn't all prize money and one-liners. Ryan Seacrest learned that lesson the hard way Tuesday when an overeager guest accidentally tackled him to the ground. When ...