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Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults. Every 19 minutes in this country, an older person dies from a fall. Falls Can Kill You. Here’s How to Minimize the Risk

A new report found that, for the first time, Americans are more likely to die of an opioid overdose than in a vehicle crash. But the likeliest causes of death are still heart disease and cancer. Opioids, Car Crashes and Falling: The Odds of Dying in the U.S.

An extensive review of more than 100 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) strongly supports exercise interventions as a way to reduce both the risk of falls among adults 65 and older and the actual number of those who experience a fall. Prevention Exercise Interventions Work

Medicare Coverage of Physical Exams—Know the Differences Medicare’s Explains the Annual Wellness Visit

Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home. Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls

Not as sure on your feet as you used to be? Is it a bit harder to see across a room? You can make your home easier to move around in. This will let you worry less about getting hurt from a slip or a fall. Older Adults: How to Avoid Falls at Home

Falls can happen anytime and anywhere to people of any age. However, as people get older, the number of falls and the severity of injury resulting from falls increases. Guidelines for Preventing Falls

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recently published recommendations for providing interventions to prevent falls in older adults. Prevention of Falls in Older Adults

A multifactorial approach to assess and manage modifiable risk factors is recommended for older adults with a history of falls. Adoption of Evidence - Based Fall Prevention Practices in Primary Care for Older Adults with a History of Falls