Lakewood officials say the program has reduced repeat EMS calls while helping residents with chronic illnesses and behavioral ...

Grab bars are commonly recommended to help older adults avoid potentially life-altering falls, but basic Medicare does not cover them — a policy a new lobbying campaign hopes to change. Grab bars — ...

A fall can change an older person’s life in a matter of seconds. Many falls result in fractures, hospital stays, reduced mobility, and loss of confidence. Some older adults become afraid of walking ...

The New Mexico Suicide Prevention Initiative, housed at Santa Fe Community College and funded by a $1.5 million legislative ...

The nation's death rate reached a record low, but wide state-by-state differences suggest state-level public policy continues to shape health outcomes.

Older adults looking to improve their balance, reduce their risk of falling and stay active can participate in “A Matter of Balance,” a fall prevention program.

A Kelowna MLA is pushing for a provincewide, school-based water survival program following a series of recent drownings ...

The Trump administration’s disruptions to a global AIDS relief program have forced organizations to close clinics, lay off ...

The city of Brevard and AARP North Carolina will host a free community seminar on fall prevention from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Aug. 13 in the Transylvania County Library's ...

Mike Conner and Alex Jesko explain how firefighters can recognize cardiovascular risk early, act on abnormal findings and ...

New York State is providing a $1 million boost to gun violence prevention efforts following a violent 4th of July weekend in ...

New York State pledges an additional $1 million to combat gun violence in Erie and Niagara counties after a deadly Fourth of ...