Two years ago, a handful of assisted living facilities in metro Phoenix added a new member to the team to help reduce ...

This is a common concern for millions of older adults and their families. Each year more than 1-in-4 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those age ...

Unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older Americans, making it a major concern for those who love and care for a senior. Of the roughly 1-in-4 seniors (14 million) who ...

When you think of your aging loved ones, what do you worry about most? Is it a heart attack or stroke cutting short their life, or perhaps cancer? While these illnesses are very real worries for ...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Last month was fall prevention awareness month and though it is no longer September, Lisa Bell from Senior Helpers joined "Good Morning Charleston" to help share special tips ...

Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are ...

My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this? This is a common ...

Dear Savvy Senior: My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this?