Falls can be life-changing, and in some cases even life-ending, for older adults. That's why a program in Murray on Tuesday focused on maintaining physical health and fall prevention.

A free toolkit to help hospitals prevent falls is available from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The toolkit was developed under a contract with AHRQ through the ACTION II program — ...

It's that time of year when your body produces less vitamin D. Sunshine is the main source of vitamin D, and we need it to keep our bones and muscles strong. Many people take supplements to meet the ...

A simple fall can alter the course of a senior's life, but early intervention can make all the difference. Join geriatric specialist Natalie Sanders, DO, with University of Utah Health as she ...

File: Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. (Emma Lee/WHYY) From Philly and the ...

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed by a former NHS doctor to predict and prevent patients from suffering from falls in the home is being rolled out across the health service. The tool, ...

Without changes to how we prevent and treat fall injuries, injury and death will continue to increase, DHS said.

Collaboration achieves 0 falls during the last 3 months in its trial units. ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Althaia Foundation has an innovation and development project underway to prevent falls in ...

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive ...

Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Janine Darby ...