NDSU Extension Ward County will be offering “Stepping On,” a falls prevention workshop which helps participants build strength and improve balance. “Stepping On” also teaches about various home ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls killed more than 38,000 seniors in 2021, making it the leading cause of ...

Experts stress prevention starts with simple steps: keep a lid nearby when using hot oils or grease, and make sure you have a ...

Erika Hampton of ArchWell Health shares why falls are so common among seniors and simple steps older adults can take to stay ...

And after this week’s heavy snow, doctors are warning conditions could be especially dangerous. Doctors said fall-related injuries spike after snowstorms and even a quick slip can lead to serious harm ...

A set of proposals seeking to end falls-related care delays due to policies in assisted living communities and other types of ...

Flu activity falls 3rd week as CDC reports lower hospitalizations and test positivity, though pediatric cases remain high this season.

FEMA officials return to Globe, Arizona to reassess flood damage after the state appealed the agency's December denial.

Community Risk Reduction is the process fire departments use to identify risk before tragedy occurs and to take intentional action to reduce it,” Meridian Fire Department community risk reduction ...

After a surge of flu just after Christmas, flu numbers have chilled out. Meanwhile, flu vaccination numbers continue to drop.

Fractures among seniors are becoming more frequent and severe due to longer life expectancy, osteoporosis, poor nutrition, ...

Safety professionals across the country are joining forces to educate and raise awareness about how fire departments can ...