KUTV — Keeping ourselves and our loved ones safe is always a priority. That’s why Dr. Mark Gottlieb from Optum Utah joined Brooke Mangum on Fresh Living to share practical tips for fall prevention. He ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Not only is a bad fall a leading cause of injury and hospitalization for older Americans, it can be a game-changer when it comes to living independently. September 22-28 marks Fall Prevention Week: ...

Join Aging & Independence Services for Balance & Beyond: A Panel on Fall Prevention & Aging Well. An expert panel—including a geriatrician, physical therapist, pharmacist, exercise instructor, and ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A simple misstep can be life-threatening, and that’s why professionals with the Cape Fear Falls Prevention Coalition and the Wilmington Fire Department are sharing tips ...

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 ...

In light of today's news that a second child in a week had fallen from a window in Tacoma, MultiCare's Cole Cosgrove sent us these tips for keeping your children safe. He says in Pierce County, falls ...

Did you know that 1 in 4 seniors will suffer a fall? And for some, it can be life-changing. Savannah Gonsalves, a registered nurse and Director of Quality and Utilization Management at Hometown Health ...

It’s just a fact of life. Your risks of getting hurt in a fall increase as you age due to muscle weakness, declining bone density, decreased vision and lower hearing thresholds. Even side effects from ...