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Protecting against falls in the bedroom, bathroom

More than 36 million older adults fall each year, with an estimated 8 million resulting in injuries ranging from minor bruising to more...

Adults with cognitive impairment who use pain medication have higher falls risk

This article originally appeared in Texas A&M Health's Vital Record. Older adults with cognitive impairment are two to three times more...

Combatting fear of falling in older adults

This article originally appeared on Texas A&M Health's Vital Record. For older adults, falls can be a serious occurrence. Roughly a...

Reduce your risk of falling in older age

This article originally appeared in Texas A&M Health's Vital Record. Every September, Healthy Aging Month urges older adults to take the...

Opioid use and fall risk in older adults

This article originally appeared in Texas A&M Health's Vital Record. Compared to younger adults, those ages 65 and older report greater...