Are you at high risk for falls? If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the elderly and the steps you can take to stay safe. It’s a topic I never thought ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an RN-Attorney with significant experience in both professions. Aug 26, 2025, 01:02pm EDT Most of us know some older person ...
File: Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. (Emma Lee/WHYY) From Philly and the ...
LIMA — The Area Agency on Aging 3 will hold the Fall Prevention Awareness Day Health Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 at its location, 2423 Allentown Road in Lima. Local vendors will offer ...
A simple fall can be embarrassing for many, but for others, that sudden loss of control can trigger a chain of serious health issues. In 2023, unintentional falls were the leading cause of nonfatal ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anand Parekh is the chief medical advisor at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Older adult falls result in 38,000 deaths, 1 million ...
Falling is a serious risk for older adults here in Vermont. It’s also one that can be easily mitigated with specific preventative measures. The Southeastern VT Medical Reserve Corp is a ...