Think back to the last time you heard someone mention a fall—whether it was a friend who tripped on the stairs or a family member who slipped on a wet floor. Falls are often seen as minor mishaps, but ...

A groundbreaking study has revealed a concerning connection between falls in older adults and an increased risk of dementia. The research indicates that seniors who experience traumatic falls face a ...

Despite longstanding guidelines, many dementia patients are still prescribed brain-altering medications that can raise the risk of falls and confusion. A new study shows that while prescribing has ...

Nearly half of older adults with dementia experience falls, suggests new research that also identifies multiple risk factors for these falls. In a study of more than 5500 participants, 45.5% of those ...

TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech ...