Jefferson Healthcare hosts free March 24 educational session with tips to improve balance, strength and home safety Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, however falls aren’t […] ...

Wynnewood, PA — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent for a device invented by Barbara Wadsworth, DNP, RN, FAAN, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Main ...

Collaboration expands access to innovative gait rehabilitation and fall prevention solutions, combining technology and ...

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — ActiveProtective® has announced the commercial availability of its Tango® Belt, an FDA-authorized breakthrough medical device designed to protect older adults from fall-related hip ...

The great comedian George Burns once said, “You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you’re down there.” We seem to become multitaskers ...

Pediatric falls in hospital settings represent a significant yet largely preventable patient safety challenge. Falls can result in pain, injury and prolonged hospital stays, while also imposing ...

This story was produced by Amy Ramirez-Leal and distributed by Next Net. Millions of people end up in the ER every year because of accidents that could have been prevented. The results are often ...

National slip-and-fall statistics show how often Canadians are injured in everyday environments, from public sidewalks to private workplaces.

Avoiding injury is vital for any runner. But if you’re 50-plus, avoiding injury isn’t only about being cautious or doing less ...

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 ...