The national nonprofit provides no-cost accessibility modifications and major repairs to qualifying seniors, veterans and ...

A rehabilitation professional shows a patient the gaitACTIVE system on the screen. The gaitACTIVE Program is delivered through the GaitBett ...

Gaston County offers the 'A Matter of Balance' workshop to help residents prevent falls and improve confidence, with ...

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) covers preventive services that help evaluate a person's fall risk. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also offer coverage for fall prevention programs.

Falls were the leading cause of injury among adults age 65 and older in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Our guide, “Falls Prevention by Design,” reflects upon how elements of design, such as specific color contrasts, lighting and textures of furnishings, can play a vital part in fall prevention.

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In observance of Falls Prevention Awareness Day Sept. 23, UnitedHealthcare is urging people to know the risks associated with falling and is encouraging older ...

“Another way to prevent falls is to take preemptive steps,” Gray-Waites said. “Fall-proof living areas by making sure there are handrails in areas where stairs are being used, removing clutter from ...

Fall prevention is one area of occupational safety and health that can be varied and complicated but has many options for protecting workers (fall protection). In May 2022, Federal OSHA and several ...