We are excited to announce our new patient self-pay process which allows older adults in your care to pay for and take the CatchU test...

World falls initiatives can be found here. CONTRIBUTOR INFO: Manuel Montero-Odasso, MD, PhD, AGSF, FRCPC Professor of Medicine,...

Floor thresholds between rooms should be as low as possible and slope at the edges to prevent tripping.

Walking: It's something we do every day without much thought, but what if there was actually a way to walk better? That's exactly what...

Sleep disorders (including insomnia) occur commonly in older adults. Sleep quality can be affected by these factors as well as comorbid...

If you are on the wrong side of an automatic door (for example you are standing outside and someone is coming out) the door can hit you...

Be sure to tell your provider (MD, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Nurse) if you experienced a fall. A fall can be a risk factor...

Many people take omeprazole for acid reflux. Two potential side effects, vertigo and loss of balance, are not commonly known, and can...

As we age, muscle weakness is a risk factor for falling, however, most exercises focus on the quadricep. What is less known is that...

As we age, our reaction time decreases, which can contribute to an increased risk of tripping and falling. To avoid falls and injuries,...

Our sense of hearing is used in combination with other sensory systems (vision, touch) to help us locate objects in our environment and...

Taking medicine to control hypertension and/or diabetes, as directed by your physician, is important. It is also important to be aware...

The type of footwear you wear in the house can affect your risk of falling. People who walk barefoot, wear socks without shoes, or...

Aquí presentamos algunos consejos para ayudarle a evitar las caídas y las fracturas de huesos: Permanezca físicamente activo. Planee un...

It’s important to pay attention to signs that may indicate you are at a higher risk for falling. When you walk and talk at the same time,...

It’s important to be aware that if you wear sleepwear made of “slippery” fabric, and your bedspread/quilt/duvet (or even sheets) are made...

It’s important to be aware that medicines that can cause sleepiness and/or dizziness may increase your risk of falling. Some common...

The National Council on Aging reports that 30% of seniors fall each year, leading to about 800,000 emergency department visits. Check...

The change of season may provide environmental challenges that can increase your risk of falling. Be aware of some of the common causes...

Balancing exercises work your core muscles, lower back, and legs. Lower-body strength-training exercises can also help improve balance....