Falling is as integral to climbing as climbing itself. At the same time, it creates fear that you must address correctly--and you must learn proper falling technique in order to fall safely. I've laid ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

September marks Fall Prevention Month, drawing attention to one of the most pressing yet often overlooked issues facing older adults: the fear of falling. While falls themselves are a well-known ...

UCI Health family medicine practitioner Elham Arghami, M.D., asked a room full of seniors in Corona del Mar how many of them had taken a spill. How many had a fear of falling? How many believed falls ...

Fear of falling: it’s the official term for, well, being afraid of taking a tumble. With 1 in 4 adults over age 65 falling each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control, that apprehension is ...

With the release of their new album Fear of Falling Stars, Americana stringband Kristen Grainger & True North deliver another lovely dose of the band's award-winning songcraft with an equal focus on ...

Michael Edwards, famously known as "Eddie the Eagle," has transitioned from Olympic ski jumper to small-time actor as he expands his repertoire.