Rock salt can harm the environment and gravel is hard to clean up, but sand is a great way to prevent slips and falls by ...

Falling is scary, especially when you get injured in the process. Anyone can be at risk for a fall-related injury, but you can have an increased risk of falling, or of suffering severe consequences ...

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 ...

Approximately 9 to 10 million people in the U.S. suffer injuries from falls each year, with more than 3 million requiring ...

Welcome to September, where summer comes to an end and we see the first day of fall Sept. 22. In concurrence with the start of fall is Falls Prevention Awareness Week, from Sept. 22 through 26. This ...

Falls affect nearly 36 million people in the United States annually, with roughly three million older adults visiting the emergency department yearly due to a fall. Falls are the leading cause of ...

Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Falling is one of the biggest concerns for older adults, but experts say it doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. With proactive steps, people can reduce their risk while ...

Maurice Wells picked his way carefully across the lot at Wheeler Historic Farm on Tuesday, leaning lightly on the walker he has used for the past couple of years. It started with a fall when he was ...

You bend down to tie your shoe, lose your balance, and catch yourself just in time. It’s nothing — until it isn’t. That’s how falls often start: small moments we don’t think twice about. Each year, ...

A fall prevention program for older adults offered benefits across two health systems with varied operations, volume and ...

Balance exercises play an important role in improving stability, preventing falls, and reducing injuries, particularly for ...