Category: Fall Prevention

May Is Osteoporosis Awareness Month: Know the Risk Factors, Prevention, and Symptoms

April 29, 2025

Each May, we observe Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, a vital time to focus attention on bone health and the often silent condition that affects millions of Americans—osteoporosis. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), osteoporosis affects about 10 million Americans, with 44 million more at risk due to … More May Is Osteoporosis Awareness Month: Know the Risk Factors, Prevention, and Symptoms

Risks For Falls and Aging: What You Need To Know.

September 12, 2023

By Nicole Long, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) Do you feel unsteady on your feet? Have you ever passed up an opportunity to participate in an activity that you enjoy, because you were afraid of falling? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults … More Risks For Falls and Aging: What You Need To Know.