With falls month currently underway, it’s a reminder that we all need to be aware of the risks as we get older. Here's how to ...

With falls being a major concern for older adults, Thrive West Central and The Commons at Honey Creek are partnering to provide a series of free “A Matter of Balance” classes. The sessions ...

Dr. Loren Black from Saint Alphonsus joins us today to share preventative tips for slips, trips and falls -- along with ways to stay active and make your bones stronger.

It only takes a quick second to fall and injure yourself, which is why it's essential to prevent unnecessary slips. According to HealthLink BC, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves every ...

Getting good and sufficient sleep can be a challenge. For most of us, there's usually more to do than we can fit in a day, and it's tempting to cut time out of the 7-plus hours that experts recommend ...

Table 1 presents a summary of risk factors for falls identified from studies undertaken in people with cognitive impairment and dementia. In presenting this information, we have categorized risk ...

Preventing falls requires a comprehensive blend of physical exercise, mental alertness, careful medication management, regular sensory evaluations, and a tidy, secure home environment. Each step ...