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.

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. Falls are not just risky, but common. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in four ...

To help prevent injuries and create a safe working environment, employers are required to identify hazards in their facilities. But how you go about that is the tough part. During this webcast, J. J.

Falls outside the home pose significant injury risks that increase with age and environmental factors. Understanding prevention strategies and hazard recognition helps maintain independence while ...

Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

When the calendar pages turn past the half-century mark, the body begins whispering new messages about balance and stability. Falls become more than just embarrassing moments—they transform into ...

A large study found that vitamin D and calcium supplements don't meaningfully reduce falls or fractures in most adults.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) impacts the systems of the body that support balance and coordination. This means it can also come with an increased risk of falling. While preventing falls is important with ...

Every second, someone somewhere in the United States takes a devastating fall, contributing to a massive $50 billion annual healthcare burden, a figure set to double by 2030 as the baby boomer ...

Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, often resulting in injuries that lead to other health problems, decreased independence, and a lower quality of life. They also pose a considerable burden ...

When you enter a nursing home as a resident, you will have an almost 50% chance of falling before your next birthday. And if a nursing home has 100 beds, it would be expected to have, on average, 170 ...