Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. Falls are not just risky, but common. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in four ...

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who drink heavily may be at higher risk for falls than those with MCI who do not have alcohol use disorder. A preliminary study of adults published in ...

Falling is scary. The good news is that AI-powered fall detection exists to reduce fears and risks associated with falling. Some fall prevention technologies help people respond to falls, whereas ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — As people get older, you often hear more and more about the importance of improving mobility to ...

On Real Possibilities with AARP Michigan, experts gave advice to seniors on how to avoid dangerous falls and reduce the risk ...

The majority of falls that lead to hospitalization occur in the home. Older adults can take various precautions to reduce their risk of such an event. Falls are a serious health concern for adults ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

For older adults, falls at home – and out and about – are the most common cause of injury. There are a number of reasons for this, from loose rugs to dimly lit stairways. It suggests that everyday ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every 17 seconds, someone 65 or older is hospitalized due to a fall, highlighting a growing health crisis that experts said is largely preventable. “All falls are preventable, as ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) impacts the systems of the body that support balance and coordination. This means it can also come with an increased risk of falling. While preventing falls is important with ...