Carla, 84, suffered from chronic back pain while living independently. She was prescribed increasingly strong pain medications, from muscle relaxants to topical anesthetics and eventually narcotics.

Researchers examined the associations between fall risk and bupropion augmentation in older adults with major depressive disorder.

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive ...

Older adults who started exercising after a fall in 2019 were less likely to experience a recurrent fall in the following 2 years. Those who exercised in both 2019 and 2020 were the least likely to ...

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, ...

Table 1 presents a summary of risk factors for falls identified from studies undertaken in people with cognitive impairment and dementia. In presenting this information, we have categorized risk ...

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalization among older adults, placing significant strain on individuals, families and the health-care system.

More older adults are dying from falls and experts say some common medications may be contributing. In a new report published in JAMA, public health expert Dr. Thomas A. Farley said the risk of death ...

Record fall deaths among older Americans prompt calls for routine screening, safer exam rooms, and stable clinical ...

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 ...