They actively avoid situations where they might end up falling for someone. As amazing as falling in love can be, for some men it can feel more like a trap. It takes a lot of vulnerability and ...

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, ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...