Are you at high risk for falls? If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the elderly and the steps you can take to stay safe. It’s a topic I never thought I’d find myself writing about—until yesterday.

As people get older, staying balanced and standing upright becomes harder. This happens because muscles become weaker, eyesight changes, and the body processes sensory information differently. These changes make older adults more likely to fall,

Vitamin D is good for the immune system, but in older people it doesn't prevent falls or fractures, according to health experts at the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Here's why you need it.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation advising against using vitamin D to prevent falls and fractures in people over 60. Pharmacist Katy Dubinsky weighs in.

An influential task force released recommendations saying that they do not suggest vitamin D or calcium supplements for older adults to prevent falls or fractures.