Sylvie De Rham Tortorelli, physical therapist, demonstrates fall prevention exercises with her former patient Jo Wagner on Friday, May 25, in Bellingham. Evan Abell [email protected] ...

Preventing falls is important for seniors because it reduces the risk of hip fractures, head injuries, and the need to use assistive devices like canes or walkers. In addition to balance exercises, ...

Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury among older adults – while this news is startling, the Department of Health wants folks to know that falls are preventable. “Although we are the lowest in ...

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

A medical alert device like one provided by Med Alert Services can provide peace of mind at the push of a button for an older adult, but the true goal is fall prevention. So even if you have a medical ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The USPSTF recommends exercise and multifactorial interventions such as education and nutrition therapy to ...

What Is Sarcopenia? How To Reverse Muscle Loss and Reboot Your Metabolism After 50 Eating half a cup of blueberries daily delivers a dose of resveratrol, an antioxidant that may improve motor ...

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Fitness trainer Carl Harmon wants his older adult clients equipped with exercises they can do at home, or anywhere, that will help them maintain their balance and prevent ...

PITTSBURG, Kan. — It’s Healthy Aging Month, and it’s also, specifically, Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Tonight, we’re getting a look at how a specialized class in Pittsburg is helping our older ...

Join us at the Woodbridge Main Library October 14 at 12PM as health educator Vinny Smith provides an understanding of the implications of and associated risks for falls in the older adult population.

CHICAGO – New research shows fatal falls have nearly tripled in older Americans in recent years, rising to more than 25,000 deaths yearly. The findings highlight the importance of fall prevention. A ...