For older adults, the fear of falling goes beyond the immediate pain of a stumble. It’s about the potential for serious ...

A recent Japanese study identified key indicators that may help predict which older adults are most likely to experience falls, potentially paving the way for more effective prevention strategies.

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AARP’s endorsement is one of several ways we’re fighting to help older Americans age safely at home. In September, we ...

If a fall can harm a body, just think what it can do to the mind. There are fall prevention methods, but it's important to ...

This gap is one that more nonprofit organizations, particularly in the Jewish community, should be looking to fill. By stepping in to provide personalized, community-driven solutions, local nonprofits ...

If they're approved, the bills could also create a statewide requirement for CPR training in assisted living facilities.

America has not built enough new homes for years, and millions of older places are falling into disrepair. That's making it hard for a growing number of seniors to stay put as they age.

That means millions of people are living in places that are just old and falling into disrepair. Many of these people are seniors, struggling to stay put as they age. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports on ...

That's making it hard for a growing number of seniors to stay put as they age. Jennifer Ludden helps edit energy and environment stories for NPR's National Desk, working with NPR staffers and a team ...