The Positively Pink Women’s Health Series is a program covering a range of topics important to women in the community.

Falls are a common occurrence among older adults, with one in four individuals over the age of 65 experiencing a fall each year. These falls can lead to a range of injuries, including broken bones and ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WPVI) -- Whether it's in the hospital or at home, the numbers are staggering. According to the government, every 13 seconds, an older adult is rushed to the hospital because of a fall.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than one out of four older people falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there are ways to prevent or reduce the risk of falling.

When an older adult falls, it can have life-changing impacts. In San Diego County, there were more than 33,000 emergency room discharges due to falls among people 60 years and older reported in 2023.

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of the act of training is the process of learning the skills necessary to do a particular job or activity. Such activities involve work safety and ...

Read full article: Central Florida veteran to receive new home after crash destroyed his trailer New facility is the seventh in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. – With fall-related injuries being the leading ...

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, but many can be prevented with the right knowledge and precautions. This year’s Fall Prevention Week, from Sept. 23-27, will embrace the theme ...

A free toolkit to help hospitals prevent falls is available from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The toolkit was developed under a contract with AHRQ through the ACTION II program — ...

Falls in acute care settings represent a significant challenge to patient safety, with potentially severe physical, psychological, and economic consequences. In hospitals, falls can lead to injury, ...

CELEBRATE NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT WHY THIS TYPE OF EXERCISE IS REALLY IMPORTANT. AND JOINING US NOW IS OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION SPECIALIST PAULETTE SWANSON. GREAT TO ...