A reduction in prescriptions of sleep drugs for older adults is associated with substantial health and economic benefits, ...

Carla, 84, suffered from chronic back pain while living independently. She was prescribed increasingly strong pain medications, from muscle relaxants to topical anesthetics and eventually narcotics.

Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Janine Darby ...

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 ...

As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, falls become an increasing concern for older adults. Navigating slick sidewalks and icy steps while bundled in bulky coats poses a seasonal challenge for even ...

Falls are among the most common and serious health risks facing older adults today. While often thought of as an inevitable part of aging, falls are not only preventable but also one of the leading ...

Millions of older Americans suffering from insomnia regularly use prescription sleep medications, despite the risk of serious ...

Older adults who experience falls are at a higher risk of developing dementia within a year. The study found that 10.6% of patients who fell were diagnosed with dementia compared with 6.1% with other ...

For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, ...

Twenty-five percent of all the emergencies we respond to are falls involving older adults,” Derby Fire Marshal Jonathan Marr said.

Traumatic brain injury affects more than 230,000 people in the U.S. A traumatic brain injury is a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, ...

As we age, changes in physical strength, coordination, and sensory perception may impact our ability to maintain balance. For older adults, loss of balance is more than just a mild inconvenience; it’s ...