Falls in older adults are a major issue, especially for families in Egg Harbor Township and surrounding communities. It’s no ...

University of Bristol scientist Dr Jiayang Li has invented a smart shoe with 253 sensors that monitors elderly people's ...

It started with a stumble. Dr. Jiayang Li, an electrical engineer at the University of Bristol, was with his mentor, 89-year-old Peter Langois, when the latter lost his footing. Peter is a sharp mind, ...

File: Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. (Emma Lee/WHYY) From Philly and the ...

1. Find a good balance and exercise program. Look to build balance, strength, and flexibility. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for referrals. Find a program you like and take a friend. 2. Talk ...

The potential benefits of this device are significant. For older adults, better balance can mean fewer falls, fewer injuries, ...

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, ...

New research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin shows that falls represent a major and growing problem for the health system in Ireland. Despite tens of ...

Fracture prevention in the elderly is crucial for healthy ageing. A doctor shares essential tips to improve bone strength, ...

The CDC reports that 1 in 4 Americans older than 65 falls each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among that age group. With the fall death rate hitting 64 people for every ...