A Saint Louis University School of Nursing faculty member named Helen Lach, Ph.D kicked off the first day of “fall” with a simple initiative and timely message to senior adults: “Don’t let fear of ...

You are already taking the most important step in addressing falls, seeing your doctor. Perfect. The fear of falling creates a vicious cycle. We fall, we fear falling again, so we do less activities, ...

Many studies have focused on falls among people who are ambulatory and have conditions like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease, but research to address falls among those who rely on wheelchairs ...

Fear of falling (FoF) is a prevalent concern among older adults that extends beyond the experience of actual falls. It encapsulates an anxiety regarding the potential for falling that can lead to ...

Older adults who have a fear of falling may have an easier time coping with this emotion the more resilient they are, a new study published Wednesday in BMC Geriatrics finds. Authors of the report say ...

I recently fell for the third time in a year. My doctor is addressing my balance issues, but I am asking about my fear. I am so afraid of falling again and maybe really hurting myself. How can I ...