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 ...

This is a common concern for millions of older adults and their families. Each year more than 1-in-4 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those age ...

There’s a moment every year when the air shifts—when the sun lingers a little lower, the evenings cool a little faster, and the first golden leaves crunch underfoot. That’s the moment we know fall has ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than one out of four older people falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there are ways to prevent or reduce the risk of falling.

A fall can happen to anyone, anytime. But if you have osteoporosis, even a minor fall can be enough to cause a fracture. The riskiest area for a fall isn’t necessarily an uneven sidewalk or a grocery ...

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? Concerned Son Dear ...

Michael Chapman, 76, uses a walker to help him balance. After suffering several falls in his Centennial Hills home, he began researching his options. “You shouldn’t let your pride get in the way of ...

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?– Concerned Son ...

Dear Savvy Senior: 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?