During the rainy season, elderly individuals face a heightened risk of falls, potentially leading to severe fractures due to weakened bones from osteoporosis. Experts recommend a calcium and vitamin D ...

According to the province, it is estimated that one-third of people aged 65 and older fall each year, and these falls are the ...

“I've fallen, and I can't get up!” — a catchphrase from decades past and a trademark for a successful medical alert provider, the words nevertheless point to a significant and growing issue facing ...

(Reuters Health) - More efforts are needed to prevent falls among the elderly, especially those just discharged from the hospital, Australian researchers say. Older adults have a greater risk of ...

An online program to prevent falls in older adults who rely on wheelchairs or scooters for mobility significantly reduced ...

The opioid epidemic has drawn considerable interest in the development of new prescription guidelines, practices, and restrictions to ensure the appropriate use of opioid painkillers. Meanwhile, less ...

Ritalin, a drug commonly prescribed to improve children’s concentration in school, might have a new function in preventing falls among the elderly, according to new research. Israeli researchers found ...

OSHKOSH ― The city is doubling up on its fall prevention programs. The website, which can be found at https://bit.ly/OshFallPrevention, provides information and ...

OSHKOSH - Two new bills could implement lifting devices and fall prevention and recovery programs in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Wisconsin. Led by Oshkosh-area public safety ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65+. Learn balance tips, exercises, and when to seek physical therapy to ...

The proportion of patients hospitalized for injuries due to falls or slips has exceeded half, according to a recent analysis.