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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...