The Battle for Balance
Many older adults struggle with keeping steady on their feet — but imbalance doesn’t have to be inevitable Fact checked by Shannon Sparks In season 2 of “The Pitt,” an older woman lands in the emergency department after an accident. As doctors evaluate her, they realize she and her husband are at risk of […]
How Does Hearing Impact Fall Risk?
Every year, more than 1 in 4 people over age 65 falls. And a fall can drastically change an older adult’s life in an instant. Many factors contribute to a person’s fall risk: medications, health conditions, and senses. Even mild hearing loss, for example, triples a person’s fall risk, according to a study that analyzed people […]