Two years ago, a handful of assisted living facilities in metro Phoenix added a new member to the team to help reduce ...

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 ...

Here is some advice on avoiding slips, trips and falls in cold weather from Dr Christina Heaton, consultant nurse in falls ...

In St. Cloud, early snow meets warm temperatures, making icy sidewalks a danger. Dr. Morris advises shuffling your feet and keeping your hands free to prevent falls.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

MURRAY — 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 ...

A new set of guidelines tout exercise, including the slow, controlled movements in martial arts like tai chi, as a way to prevent falls among older adults. Yale School of Medicine Professor Mary ...

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

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