RACINE, WI — For elders living at home, fall prevention is an important health topic, and the Aging and Disability Resource ...

If you are age 65 or over and interested in participating in the free upcoming “Stepping On” workshop, call the AAA7 at 1-800-582-7277, ext. 22928, or e-mail wellness@aaa7.org. Class size is limited, ...

Sep. 20—When Irene Hobbs saw a flyer hanging at the Highland Senior Center promoting an upcoming fall risk assessment screening event, it came at the right time. Two weeks earlier, the 78-year-old ...

Falling is scary. The good news is that AI-powered fall detection exists to reduce fears and risks associated with falling. Some fall prevention technologies help people respond to falls, whereas ...

The great comedian George Burns once said, “You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you’re down there.” We seem to become multitaskers ...

Unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older Americans, making it a major concern for those who love and care for a senior. Of the roughly 1-in-4 seniors (14 million) who ...

Falls prevention programs specifically for older adults received a major boost through the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Innovation Lab initiative. The ACL awarded 18 organizations across ...

The demographic landscape in the U.S. is shifting rapidly, with the median age now at 38.9, almost a decade older than it was in 1980. By 2050, the population of adults over 65 is projected to surge ...

AUSTIN (KXAN)— The National Council on Aging is raising awareness of one of the biggest injury risks in older adults with National Falls Prevention Awareness Week from Sept. 23 through Sept. 27. “This ...

Read full article: Central Florida veteran to receive new home after crash destroyed his trailer New facility is the seventh in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. – With fall-related injuries being the leading ...

The standard response to a resident fall in a skilled nursing facility or hospital has typically been a familiar, reactive ...