Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older – with reports showing about 14 million adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

One of the key steps in fall prevention is ensuring that the living environment is safe. Tripping hazards like loose rugs, electrical cords, or clutter should be removed. Installing grab bars in ...

About 36 million falls are reported among the elderly each year, resulting in more than 32,000 deaths (This is astounding to me!) About 3 million elderly adults are treated in the ER for a fall injury ...

A comprehensive study on fall prevention among older adults identified several barriers that limit participation in fall prevention programs, according to new research from The Ohio State University.