Sep. 19—A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older ...

The national rate of deaths after falls among people 65 and over increased by more than 35 percent between 2005 and 2014, according to the Journal Sentinel. Falls are the leading cause of ...

Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more seniors prefer to live independently in their homes. New data from the Centers for ...

Some medications are more likely to cause falls, especially among older adults. Here are 10 types of drugs to be aware of, ...

NEW YORK — Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths.

An elderly man in Surat miraculously survived after falling from the 10th floor and getting stuck upside down on an iron ...

Fear of falling (FoF) is a prevalent concern among older adults that extends beyond the experience of actual falls. It encapsulates an anxiety regarding the potential for falling that can lead to ...

According to a coastguard spokesman, the woman slipped and fell 60-70ft at Winspit Quarry - KEVIN BRITLAND/ALAMY An elderly rambler plunged 70ft to her death in front of her husband, while walking the ...

Death rates from falls jumped more than 70% for older adults in the last 20 years Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more ...