Falls are one of the leading causes of fatal and nonfatal injuries — and loss of independence — among older adults. Building ...

The RAI manual was updated last fall, and many of us may not have noticed that the Quality Measures for falls with injury have changed. CMS has clarified ...

My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this? This is a common ...

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 ...

Directors at the Merrill Enrichment Center conducted workouts from their StrongBodies program, a national program that the enrichment center runs twice a week.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For older adults seeking to significantly improve their balance and reduce the risk of falling, movement practices that emphasize continuous motion and motor skills, such as Pilates and tai ...

The 11th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction runs May 6 to 10, 2024. This OSHA-led initiative seeks to raise awareness about the dangers of falls from height. Fall ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction employers and workers nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down ...