Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older – with reports showing about 14 million adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

About 36 million falls are reported among the elderly each year, resulting in more than 32,000 deaths (This is astounding to me!) About 3 million elderly adults are treated in the ER for a fall injury ...

Each year, three million older adults will need to seek emergency room treatment after suffering a fall. Even more concerning: Falling is the number one cause of injury-related death among seniors ...

The CDC reports a significant increase in death rates from unintentional falls among Americans aged 65 and older in recent ...

This initiative aims to improve statewide access to evidence-based fall prevention programs, durable medical equipment and ...

AUSTIN (KXAN)— The National Council on Aging is raising awareness of one of the biggest injury risks in older adults with National Falls Prevention Awareness Week from Sept. 23 through Sept.

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, but many can be prevented with the right knowledge and precautions. This year’s Fall Prevention Week, from Sept. 23-27, will embrace the ...

A local nonprofit is teaching seniors how to fall safely or not at all. Kate Tohm has a history of falling. In August, she tripped over an antique shoe shine kit that sits next to her bed.

(MENAFN- Ameliorate Digital Consultancy) The elderly fall prevention market is a rapidly growing sector of the healthcare industry, driven by the increasing incidence of falls and fall-related ...

LAYTON — Falls are a leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations among the Utah elderly population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately ...