Falling over a leading cause of hospitalisation, Injury Matters report highlights

Data shows one in three people aged over 65 will have a fall every year. But a Perth not-for-profit wants to send a message ...

For seniors, one fall may lead to another. Don't be caught off guard | Opinion

Seniors face high odds of falling, and many unexpected issues can arise after such an accident. Caregivers need to be on ...
Los Angeles Daily News

Senior living: Why are more older people dying after falls?

For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside. A few ...

83-year-old Mitch McConnell is ‘fine’ after falling over in Senate office building, spokesperson says

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) fell in front of left-wing protesters while walking through a Senate office building, but was ...
The New York Times

Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?

Some researchers suspect that rising prescription drug use may explain a disturbing trend. By Paula Span For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his ...