Falls Posts

Bracing for the Falls of an Aging Nation

January 14, 2015

As the population ages and people live longer in bad shape, the number of older Americans who fall and suffer serious, ...

Caregiver’s Diary: A Very Difficult Conversation

December 20, 2012

An e-mail from youngest sister late at night to youngest brother and me. Our 89 year old widowed father had fallen ...

The “F” Word: Yes it can happen to you.

November 4, 2011

The 'F' word: YES, it can happen to you – By Monica Marquis Every 10 minutes someone over 55 goes to the hospital ...

The "F" Word: Yes it can happen to you.

November 4, 2011

The 'F' word: YES, it can happen to you – By Monica Marquis Every 10 minutes someone over 55 goes to the hospital ...