Hearing loss can significantly impact balance in seniors because the inner ear also plays a crucial role in maintaining balance.

As we age, changes in physical strength, coordination, and sensory perception may impact our ability to maintain balance. For older adults, loss of balance is more than just a mild inconvenience; it’s ...

Researchers at Virginia Tech are using wrist-worn voice recorders to capture real-world data to better understand what happens when people lose their balance. The study, led by Michael Madigan in the ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 17 (UPI) --The authors of a detailed analysis of thousands of medical records across four U.S. communities said Thursday they've found further evidence of a strong link between ...

Seniors have been warned of a new scam going around that could result in the loss of thousands of dollars. The Office of the ...

The relationship between human hearing loss and balance is an important health correlation that continues to be investigated by researchers in the Purdue University Department of Speech, Language, and ...

Aging and the many, often inevitable, changes that come with it can present a challenge for seniors. Losing the ability to care for themselves can be one of the most jarring — and frustrating. However ...

LEWISBURG, Pa. — Seniors inside the Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center watch a video about how to prevent themselves from falling and getting seriously injured. The YMCA and the Union-Snyder Agency ...

Environment-related fluid loss should not be underestimated, especially during the summer months. The old-old are physically vulnerable to the effects of excess sweating during high ambient ...