March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and a startling new statistic reveals that ER visits for fall-related traumatic brain ...
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 ...
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Making some bathroom safety changes can help reduce the risk of serious falls, which is especially high in older age and in slippery environments. The bathroom is an environment in which you are ...
Older people must be especially cautious about falls during the rainy season as the risk of slipping on wet surfaces increases significantly. Falls in the elderly often lead to fractures of the wrist, ...
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 ...