Chances are you or someone you know has experienced a fall. If you have, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 4 older adults (ages 65+) h…

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Summer days are often filled with many activities – walking the dogs, attending sports games, rushing to appointments, traveling, or just enjoying time in nature. With the increase in outings, there m…

Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) and its community partners support legislation to fund the researched and proven strategies that give older people, their families and caregivers the tools…

The time is coming for bright summer days and farm market stands to start popping up throughout the state. Not only are farm markets a great opportunity to walk around and get some vitamin D, but you …

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Research shows that most falls happen at home. Is spring cleaning on your to-do list? Take some time this spring to de-clutter and make your home safer to prevent falls. On top of everyday items like …

Some of the same things that impact falls risk can put older adults at higher risk for car crashes. In fact, a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that older adults that drive and h…

Whether or not we want to admit it, snow and ice is coming! Before it’s here to stay awhile, take some time to prepare so you can prevent falls and have a safe and healthy winter. Here are some things…

Fall in Wisconsin is a beautiful time of year to be outside – to enjoy the colors of the changing leaves, the crisp air, and for many, to sit in the tree or deer stand for hunting season. While you ma…

Typically, when visiting the pharmacy to get your medications you wait in line, maybe ask a few questions, and leave, not having discussed with the pharmacist or healthcare provider how your medicatio…

You may not be able to see them when you look in the mirror, but our bones are extremely important to our health and stability! Bone diseases, like osteoporosis, can cause brittle bones and increase y…

“I know I’m going to fall when I get older. I feel like everyone does. That’s normal.” – We hear this time and time again! Falls are common among older adults, but they are not normal! There are thing…

Rushing, in general, can lead to falls. Whether you’re rushing to answer the phone or see who rang the doorbell, rushing home for your favorite television show or rushing to the bathroom every hour, y…

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