Brace yourself for the following fact: one out of four adults aged 65 years and older fall every year. Unfortunately, one incident of taking a tumble means the chances of it happening again will ...

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - If you or an older adult in your life has fallen, you’re not alone. More than one in four people age 65 or older fall each year. September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month.

Participants in the 2015 National Council on Aging Falls Prevention Summit outlined four new priorities to update the Falls Free National Action Plan, the nation’s blueprint to address falls that was ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers preventive services to help assess your fall risk. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also cover fall prevention programs. As we age, natural changes ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors and can lead to serious injuries, loss of independence, and even death. Over 14 million people ages 65 and older report falls ...