KUTV — The following information was submitted by Optum Utah. Each year, three million older adults will need to seek emergency room treatment after suffering a fall. Even more concerning: Falling is ...

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. Not only are ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

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 ...

When an older adult falls, it can have life-changing impacts. In San Diego County, there were more than 33,000 emergency room discharges due to falls among people 60 years and older reported in 2023.

ORMOND BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HomeCEU, a leader in continuing education (CE) for healthcare professionals with a focus in therapy professions, today announced the commemoration of National ...

My husband and I downsized houses to reduce our risk of falling, and we removed items like rugs and ladders that can cause an accident, writes Frances Gonzales. iSTOCK / Getty Images I just turned 78 ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Community members got out of the cold air Saturday morning by joining Stormont Vail Health inside for their monthly Walk with a Doc event at Washburn University. January’s topic ...

Our caregivers do more than assist with daily routines, they bring warmth, companionship, and connection, turning each visit into a moment of comfort, care, and joy in the home.” — Jim Winn, owner of ...

It's time for our weekly Kupuna Power segment with Brickwood Galuteria! Today, the emphasis will be on the importance of fall prevention. Falls can lead to serious injuries, especially for our kupuna, ...