"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 ...

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

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

Falls are a leading cause of injury and accidental death among older adults, but identifying the location of risks outside is labour and time intensive. In our new research, we have created a tool ...

Abstract: Fall, a leading cause of accidental death and injury in older adults aged 65 and above, has become a rapidly growing health concern in aging populations worldwide. Data-driven methods ...

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that dementia in older persons is more commonly diagnosed within a year following a fall-related injury. Individuals who ...

An elderly man was brought to safety by a mountain rescue team after he suffered a head injury at a Peak District beauty spot. At midday on Tuesday, October 15, the Derby Mountain Rescue Team ...

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 ...

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has proposed more comprehensive falls assessments and management of older people at risk of falls ... s first update1 to its original falls ...

For further information on the guideline development process, please see how we develop NICE guidelines ...

Most elderly people who live alone and are not monitored are at risk of losing their lives because of a sudden fall caused by a slip, trip, or health issue and are not reported to an emergency ...