AARP’s endorsement is one of several ways we’re fighting to help older Americans age safely at home. In September, we ...

Are you wondering how Kenyan athletes can be protected? Explore expert recommendations on safeguarding athletes' well-being to ensure their continued success.

Older adults who have experienced a fall are at an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia, new research found. But ...

A recent Japanese study identified key indicators that may help predict which older adults are most likely to experience falls, potentially paving the way for more effective prevention strategies.

The elderly are more susceptible to pneumonia ... Implications for therapy and prevention. Franklin County Pneumonia Study Group. JAMA 275:194-198, 1996. Over the last several years, a number ...

AHA's latest social media toolkit for encouraging vaccination against the flu and COVID-19 provides fall-themed social media ...

Cassiere HA. Severe Pneumonia in the Elderly: Risks, Treatment, and Prevention. MedGenMed 1(3), 1999 [formerly published in Medscape Pulmonary Medicine eJournal 2(2), 1998]. Available at ...

Taking steps to improve strength and balance as you get older can greatly reduce your risk of falling. NHS Greater Manchester says falls are the leading cause of injury amongst older people, they can ...

COVID-19 spreads from an infected person to others through respiratory droplets and aerosols that can vary in size, such as: large droplets that fall to the ground rapidly (within seconds or minutes) ...

When workers are near unprotected edges, utilizing a travel-restraint system can keep the worker in fall prevention equipment. Travel-restraint systems require the user to wear a body harness and ...