Assistive devices are important for fall prevention. These include handrails and grab bars for shower or tub, nonslip treads for bare-wood steps, handrails for stairways and a raised toilet seat if ...

"My parent has been tripping more often lately.""They've started falling even when there's nothing to trip over."If you ...

Pratfalls may seem funny in comedy skits, but taking a tumble yourself is no laughing matter. The National Safety Council says that falls are responsible for more than 8.5 million emergency room ...

A fall can happen to anyone, anytime. But if you have osteoporosis, even a minor fall can be enough to cause a fracture. The riskiest area for a fall isn’t necessarily an uneven sidewalk or a grocery ...

WOONSOCKET, RI / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2026 / Originally published on Company NewsroomAs the weather cools and the year begins to wind down, fall is a good time for older adults to check in on ...

The fall time change is approaching. Here's what Californians should about when clocks fall back and tips to help your body adjust.

A fall is any event that causes a person to unintentionally come to rest on the ground, floor or another lower level. While falls can happen at any age, older adults face a greater risk of serious ...

KUTV — Keeping ourselves and our loved ones safe is always a priority. That’s why Dr. Mark Gottlieb from Optum Utah joined Brooke Mangum on Fresh Living to share practical tips for fall prevention. He ...

BrightStar Care Provides Safety Tips to Reduce Leading Cause of Injuries, Death Online, June 6, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Every 15 seconds across America, a senior citizen is sent to the E.R. for a ...

Fall accidents rank among the leading causes of serious injury in U.S. homes and workplaces, and the vast majority are preventable. Injured individuals also have meaningful legal protections that many ...