File: Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. (Emma Lee/WHYY) From Philly and the ...

Falling is one of the biggest risks older adults face. As you age, your body doesn’t move the way it used to. You might lose strength, your vision may fade, and your balance becomes harder to maintain ...

Falls are one of the biggest health concerns for older people, often leading to serious injuries, loss of independence, and in some cases, long-term disability. While many preventive measures focus on ...

MURRAY — Maurice Wells picked his way carefully across the lot at Wheeler Historic Farm on Tuesday, leaning lightly on the walker he has used for the past couple of years. It started with a fall when ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World ...

The Falls Prevention Program of Holmes & Wayne is hosting a series of trail walks in September to promote physical activity and raise awareness about fall prevention among adults 60 and older. The ...

A world-first study has revealed that “training your brain” could be just as important as training your body when it comes to ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Falls are a serious risk for older adults, but experts say they don't have to be inevitable. In fact, most falls are preventable. Staying active can make a big difference when it ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Monday, Sept. 22, is National Fall Prevention Day, and local advocates say this isn’t just one person’s job, it takes all of us. There’s a statewide campaign created by the ...

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month in Wisconsin. "Improve Your Balance, Prevent Falls Resource Fairs" will be held Sept. 10 in Wausau and Sept. 16 in Merrill to help older adults prevent ...

Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Janine Darby ...