When an older adult falls, it can have life-changing impacts. In San Diego County, there were more than 33,000 emergency room discharges due to falls among people 60 years and older reported in 2023.

A presentation on how to prevent falls will be at 11:30 a.m., May 12, at Bonanza Restaurant in Baxter. Sponsored by Essentia Health and the Brainerd area chapter of the American Diabetes Association, ...

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Hawaii is continuing its statewide "fall prevention" campaign in September to keep seniors safer. The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) reports that falls are the leading cause of ...

Gov. Chris Gregoire has declared today as Fall Prevention Awareness Day. This is the fourth year for designating a special day to increase awareness of this problem. Why is it considered important ...

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The state is working to keep Hawaii's seniors safe from fall-related injuries. The health department says there's a troubling trend of seniors getting hurt and even dying from ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers preventive services to help assess your fall risk. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also cover fall prevention programs. As we age, natural changes ...