While living at home ... and Prevention. Seniors living independently at home are still at risk for falls or nutritional deficiencies. Read on for a comprehensive home safety checklist for ...

Regular monthly checks form the foundation of home maintenance. HVAC systems require particular attention, with filter changes or cleaning needed to maintain efficiency and air quality. Dirty filters ...

Advocates are calling on congress to pass a bill to protect older adults from falling. The CDC says falls are the leading ...

It’s been a year since a windy ice storm slammed through the region. Portland, especially, was hit hard. Hundreds of trees ...

An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter outside ...

A fall prevention benefit is also offered through many of Aetna’s MA plans. Some of these plans include an annual allowance for home and bathroom safety items to help lessen the risk of falls. Aetna’s ...

Each year, more than 14 million adults aged 65 and older fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and about ... history of falls, possible safety hazards in your home ...

Below are actionable tips for identifying and mitigating common workplace hazards, with a focus on employees in various roles, including those working in remote or solitary conditions.

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recently made recommended updates to the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries (STEADI) toolkit, focusing on fall prevention initiatives in primary care ...

Buildings contributor, Philip Jacklin of Diversified Fall Protection, notes that responsible building owners and employers ...