Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. Falls are not just risky, but common. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in four ...

A fall can happen to anyone, anytime. But if you have osteoporosis, even a minor fall can be enough to cause a fracture. The riskiest area for a fall isnt necessarily an uneven sidewalk or a grocery ...

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, ...