150 results for “falling”

Welcome to 2024. Will it be a productive, prosperous, and happy New Year? Or will injury or embarrassment befall you at some point, as you find yourself tripping, slipping, or otherwise heading to the ground? You know the statistics, or you should at this point, given how often we at…

As an older adult, you’re probably aware of the risk of falling and sustaining serious injury. While we can safely say that no one wants to fall, we can also state that the older you get, the more likely you are to fall, and once you’ve fallen, your risk of…

None of us needs a reminder of how prevalent falls can be as you get on in years, or how fearful you can become if you’ve had a bad fall. As you’ve previously read, there are myriad reasons why a person can fall. Whether due to balance problems, leg weakness,…

By now you’ve likely heard the recent news about the tragic passing of comedian Bob Saget. A seemingly healthy 65-year-old, his death followed what investigators believe was an unwitnessed fall, causing trauma to the back of his head. Authorities do not suspect foul play and believe he likely decided to…

Falling On The Street By Alice Herb   I was recently rushing to the subway to meet a very good friend for lunch. I had no sooner reached the curb across the street from my home when BOOM- I went down hitting the sidewalk with a resounding bang on my…

Once you reach a “certain age” you’re at risk no matter how careful you are. And the statistics are scary. One in four older adults falls each year, and falls are the #1 cause of accidental deaths for those over 65. In fact, estimates are that every 19 minutes an…