LAS VEGAS—When my aunt fell and broke a bone, it sent her on a downward health spiral she never recovered from. That story is all too common, and a prototype wearable I saw at CES called the Smart Hip ...

A comprehensive study on fall prevention among older adults identified several barriers that limit participation in fall prevention programs, according to new research from The Ohio State University.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Brace yourself for the following fact: one out of four adults aged 65 years and older fall every year. Unfortunately, one incident of taking a tumble means the chances of it happening again will ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The Smart Hip Guardian uses sensors to detect body movements associated with falls, and promises to inflate 0.2 seconds before impact. It could be a boon for seniors, preventing loss of mobility. I'm ...