Falls prevention programs specifically for older adults received a major boost through the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Innovation Lab initiative. The ACL awarded 18 organizations across ...

Age-related balance changes, muscle weakness, and vision problems can increase the risk of falls and injuries in older people. Regular balance, strength, and cardio exercises can help reduce this ...

RACINE, WI — For elders living at home, fall prevention is an important health topic, and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) has resources to help. Wisconsin is the leader in deadly falls ...

Wisconsin has the nation’s highest reported death rate from falls among older adults. But many falls can be prevented through balance drills and classes — from ballroom dancing to parkour — that ...

Senators who fall seem to make quite a bit of news. Mitch McConnell is now more known for his repetitive falls than his legislative maneuvering. Recently, Sen. Cramer added to the senatorial fall club ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

WEST FARGO — Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults ages 65 and older, and the fall death rate is increasing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As ...

Tana Beverwyk-Abouda is hoping to offer older adults a “menu of choices” to reduce their risk of falling. For some, practicing balance might mean walking down a narrow garden path, said ...

Brace yourself for the following fact: one out of four adults aged 65 years and older fall every year. Unfortunately, one incident of taking a tumble means the chances of it happening again will ...

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Wisconsin Watch talked with local experts and attended three Madison-area classes designed to improve balance and prevent fall injuries: Stepping On, Parkour for Seniors and Ballroom Basics for ...