When a disaster strikes, there are big differences in how well people are able to respond and recover -- and older adults in rural areas are especially vulnerable.

Shrinking height in older adults is due to ageing. It could mean serious spinal fractures caused by bone loss over time.

In more severe cases, the issue may lead to pain, reduced mobility and physical function, or lower quality of life ...

Why people develop a hunchback and how you can stop it happening to you - Here’s when to see a doctor and how you can reduce your risk ...

A 2019 study found that older adults with VCFs who underwent surgery to fuse the spine experienced significant improvements in low back pain. However, the rate of surgical complications was high.

Cataract surgery is linked with lower falls and reductions in fall-related traumatic injuries in older adults, a new study finds. Authors of the report, published Tuesday in the Journal of the ...

Key takeaways: Older adults receiving a cocoa extract supplement had similar risk for incident fractures as those receiving placebo. A multivitamin and multimineral supplement was tied to a higher ...

Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopedic surgeons have repaired a common fracture of the upper part of the thigh bone, or ...

Hip fractures in older adults can cause serious complications. Traditionally, surgeons used screws and plates to repair minimally displaced femoral neck fractures, but many now opt for hip ...

The main cause of compression fracture is osteoporosis. However, there are a few factors that can elevate the risk: Age: Bone density naturally decreases as we get older. Gender: Women, especially ...

However, vitamin D supplements have no effect on preventing falls or fractures in older adults, according to the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. Vitamin D supplementation for postmenopausal ...