Medicare covers fall risk assessments during routine preventive visits for beneficiaries enrolled in Part B. If you have a history of recent falls or issues with walking and balance, you may be a ...

Falls are a leading cause of injury and death in older adults, and research suggests that prescription drugs such as opioids and antidepressants may be fueling the trend. A research review published ...

Falling with this movement disorder is common, and one large study review found that about 1 out of every 2 people with Parkinson’s falls at least once. “With Parkinson’s, understanding your personal ...

More than 1 in 4 people over 65 report falling each year, and many of these falls result in serious injuries like hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries. Older adults are already at a higher risk ...

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.

Advanced Parkinsons disease can make balance and movement more difficult, which creates a higher risk of falls.Falling with this movement disorder is common, and one large study review found that ...