LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Falls Prevention Awareness Week is underway in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made an official proclamation Monday morning, recognizing the cause. The Michigan Department ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A simple misstep can be life-threatening, and that’s why professionals with the Cape Fear Falls Prevention Coalition and the Wilmington Fire Department are sharing tips ...

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 ...

Each year, more than one in four adults 65 years and older experience a fall. Nationally, that adds up to 3 million emergency department visits, 1 million hospitalizations and 32,000 deaths. Here in ...

Looking at the behind-the-scenes technology behind 911 calls.

Falls Prevention Awareness Week returns from September 15-19. The national campaign aims to empower older adults and those at risk to take proactive steps to reduce their chances of falling. Most ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits for older adults, according to the YMCA. (YMCA) Falls are the top cause of injury-related emergency room visits among older adults, ...

The YMCA is hosting Senior Spectacular Week from Sept. 22–26. Events include free health fairs, screenings, and senior-friendly activities. Free sneakers are also available for the first 200 seniors ...

Dear Carol: I’m a single, aging woman who has always lived alone. I’ve loved my life working, volunteering and being involved with friends. Unfortunately, I’ve fallen twice this month, both times at ...