STEVENS POINT − The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Portage County is offering a Stepping On workshop this fall. The program is designed to help older adults prevent falls through practical ...

An 18-year medical alert expert explains why extreme cold is dangerous for older adults and how families can help keep them ...

Doctors say that having a specific, crucial conversation can help you avoid a life-changing injury.

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — AI can predict a person’s risk of a fall ...

As ice, snow, and freezing temperatures settle in, experts say the risk of serious falls climbs fast. And in Wisconsin, that ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) applied to abdominal imaging can help predict adults at higher risk of falling as early as ...

WINNIPEG, Canada, October 27, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Falls are among the most severe dangers to older adults, which in most cases result in injuries that may alter the life of a senior. The World ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

Carla, 84, suffered from chronic back pain while living independently. She was prescribed increasingly strong pain medications, from muscle relaxants to topical anesthetics and eventually narcotics.

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 ...

An international study has identified a two-factor screening method that could help healthcare providers better predict which older adults are most likely to experience dangerous falls. The research, ...