In a significant shift of federal vaccine policy, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that access to updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall will be limited to older adults and ...

A review that examined fall risk assessment tools for hospitalized older adults was somewhat inconclusive. Because of data limitations in the studies assessed, it was not clear which tools work best.

It’s hard to know if you’re at risk of suffering from a fall. However, a recent study led by researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that one fitness test can help determine your fall risk: the ...

A recent study reveals that concern about falling significantly increases the risk of future falls among older adults. This systematic review, which includes data from over 75,000 participants ...

Research suggests that consistent balance training can reduce fall risk by up to 40 percent—a remarkable return on a small daily investment of time.

The risk of a dangerous fall is rising for Americans over 65. Distraction, lack of physical activity and ill-fitting shoes can all be part of the problem. Skip to Main Content.