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

Among older adults, falls vs other mechanisms of injury are associated with a higher risk for a dementia diagnosis.

Gabapentinoids -- pregabalin and gabapentin -- were tied to increased hip fracture risk in older adults. Gabapentinoids -- ...

It’s hard to know if you’re at risk of suffering from a fall. However, a recent study led by researchers at the Mayo Clinic ...

For older adults, the fear of falling goes beyond the immediate pain of a stumble. It’s about the potential for serious ...

More than 31,000 calls were made to the North West Ambulance Service last year due to falls. NHS Greater Manchester has said that falls are the 'leading cause of injury' among older people, resulting ...

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.

While falls can happen to anyone, they can be life-altering for an older adult and can lead to loss of independence.

An elderly man sustained injuries to his head and ... suffered a stroke in 2008 and had been recovering well until a fall in 2014 caused an infection. He now has limited mobility, and requires ...

Cannabis is emerging as a tool in dementia care, offering relief from anxiety and agitation when traditional medications fall ...

She said that there are vulnerable individuals including the elderly and the young who are most likely to fall prey to ...