Some medications are more likely to cause falls, especially among older adults. Here are 10 types of drugs to be aware of, ...

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 ...

The National Institute on Aging reports that more than one in four adults 65 and older fall annually. Fortunately, it’s an avoidable threat. “Falls are not inevitable,” says Emily Nabors, the ...

Once you consider all the different reasons that individuals may end up falling, it’s actually remarkable that it doesn’t happen more frequently. Falls are no laughing matter. When someone falls and ...

“The reduction of research support isn’t going to help matters,” said Eric Topol, founder and director of Scripps Research in San Diego. HealthDay News — For the first time since the pandemic began, ...

Falls in nursing homes can cause more than broken bones. They often signal a breakdown in care, communication, or facility standards. When older adults fall, recovery is not only physical but also ...