Each year, more than one in four adults 65 years and older experience a fall. Nationally, that adds up to 3 million emergency department visits, 1 million hospitalizations and 32,000 deaths. Here in ...

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: ...

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 ...

DeTar Healthcare System is working to counter common misconceptions regarding falls in older adults for Fall Prevention Week, Sept. 22-26. DeTar challenges adults and their families to combat ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...