Every year, hundreds of thousands of Indians over 65 fall while doing simple tasks. The US Center for Diseases Control reports that more than 25% of older people fall each year. Beena Kulkarni ...

Although it became the butt of many age-related jokes for the next several decades, the very real message holds true: Falls among older folks are incredibly dangerous and should be taken seriously.

(iSTOCK / Getty Images) I just turned 78 in August, and if I’ve learned anything over the past few years, it’s that people don’t like to talk about getting older. A lot of my friends feel ...

"Zorba Paster On Your Health," now in its 33rd year, airs in more than 20 states and parts of Canada. You can hear it on ...

If they're approved, the bills could also create a statewide requirement for CPR training in assisted living facilities.

A sinister threat looms large in a world where aging gracefully is the ultimate goal for our elderly loved ones. A groundbreaking study has uncovered a chilling connection between falls and the ...

Firstly, remind your mom that fall prevention is vital to her continued independence. Offer to work with her on evaluating her home to eliminate tripping hazards such as scatter rugs, extension cords, ...

Topics will include proper footwear, safety at home, good nutrition for bone health and the importance of exercise.

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. Researchers and doctors weigh in.

The elderly are more susceptible to pneumonia ... Implications for therapy and prevention. Franklin County Pneumonia Study Group. JAMA 275:194-198, 1996. Over the last several years, a number ...

Each year in Canada in November, the national Fall Prevention Month campaign offers ... The proportion of Canadians aged 65 or older is projected to increase to between 21.4 percent and 29.5 ...

But as you get older ... in the bathroom. Falls are the number one cause of injury in adults ages 65 and over, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).