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 ...

Falls are a significant concern nationwide, with 1 in 4 adults aged 65 and older falling each year and suffering injuries ...

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 ...

As people age different health difficulties may start to arise. This can cause many concerns for the person as well as family ...

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

(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 ...

The draft updated guidance on assessing and preventing falls in older people and people aged 50 and over at ... assessment interventions that can be recommended include a falls prevention exercise ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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.

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, ...