Welcome to September, where summer comes to an end and we see the first day of fall Sept. 22. In concurrence with the start of fall is Falls Prevention Awareness Week, from Sept. 22 through 26. This ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging will hold a walk Wednesday, Sept. 25, to help bring awareness to the prevention of falls. Walker can begin anytime from 7-11 a.m. on the B&O Bike Trail in ...

You bend down to tie your shoe, lose your balance, and catch yourself just in time. It’s nothing — until it isn’t. That’s how falls often start: small moments we don’t think twice about. Each year, ...

Next week — Sept. 22-26 — is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The issue of falls among the older community has garnered increasing attention as populations age worldwide. Falls are a significant ...

DeTar Healthcare System is working to counter common misconceptions regarding falls in older adults for Fall Prevention Week, Sept. 22-26. DeTar challenges adults and their families to combat ...

Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital has won the ninth annual LAMMICO Patient Safety Award and Grant. The 2023-2024 Patient Safety Award and Grant centered on fall prevention, which is one of ...