Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Growing older often brings new challenges. Tasks that once felt easy, such as getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, or carrying household items, can gradually become more difficult. Many people ...

Falls are not flukes. They can be forecast. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 adults over 65 falls each year, and falls remain a leading cause of injury-related death ...

Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you need support while standing. Heel raises challenge your balance while strengthening your calf muscles that help you walk and climb stairs ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Nearly 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, ...