Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Strategies ranging from balance exercises to home modifications can help prevent falls and boost mobility when you have MS.

COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — A big health concern with older adults is the risk of falling. WGNO’s LBJ examined a program to prevent falls and improve balance. “First of all, you want to make sure that you ...

Falls affect nearly 36 million people in the United States annually, with roughly three million older adults visiting the emergency department yearly due to a fall. Falls are the leading cause of ...

The demographic landscape in the U.S. is shifting rapidly, with the median age now at 38.9, almost a decade older than it was in 1980. By 2050, the population of adults over 65 is projected to surge ...

Falls are the number one cause of injury among adults 65 and older. But the truth is, your risk doesn't suddenly appear the day you turn 65. It increases gradually over time, especially if you're ...