Falls increased the likelihood of nursing home placement among older adults, according to a January study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.

Empower older adults by understanding the strategies to help seniors at risk for falls through tailored exercise ...

Carla, 84, suffered from chronic back pain while living independently. She was prescribed increasingly strong pain medications, from muscle relaxants to topical anesthetics and eventually narcotics.

About one in three older adults fall each year, which often leads to broken bones, hip fractures, and other injuries that can ...

According to a new study, an older person who is concerned about having a fall is at a significantly higher risk of having a fall in the future. Researchers say that identifying and addressing this ...

This is a prescription for disaster. While all medications carry potential side effects, certain types have been shown to increase the risk of falls, confusion and even hospitalization among older ...

Stair negotiation remains a significant challenge for older adults, with fall risk increasing as a consequence of age-related declines in musculoskeletal strength, balance, and sensory processing.

As ice, snow, and freezing temperatures settle in, experts say the risk of serious falls climbs fast. And in Wisconsin, that ...

Falls are the number one cause of injury among adults 65 and older. But the truth is, your risk doesn't suddenly appear the day you turn 65. It increases gradually over time, especially if you're ...

Falls are a leading cause of injury and death in older adults, and research suggests that prescription drugs such as opioids and antidepressants may be fueling the trend. A research review published ...