Covers making your home fall-proof to prevent injuries. Looks at common hazards like clutter and throw rugs. Discusses simple changes you can make in your home and the way you do some activities to reduce risk of falling.

Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who fall once are 2 to 3 times more likely to fall again. Hip fractures are especially serious, and most of them are caused by falling. Falls are often caused by...

Myoclonic seizures affect a small number of children and adults with generalized epilepsy of unknown cause (idiopathic). In children and teens with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, the seizures seem to occur most often after waking up or while falling asleep. During a myoclonic seizure: The arms, legs, torso, or facial...

Estazolam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Estazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia). Estazolam is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep. Estazolam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Flurazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) similar to Valium. Flurazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems (insomnia). Flurazepam is used to treat symptoms of insomnia, such as trouble falling or staying asleep. Flurazepam may also be used for purposes not...

Discusses problems falling asleep or staying asleep. Covers causes such as stress, depression, lack of exercise. Discusses other sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. Covers treatment and includes alternative medicines like melatonin.

Lemborexant is a sleep medicine that is used to treat insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep). Lemborexant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Melatonin is a manmade form of a hormone produced in the brain that helps regulate your sleep and wake cycle. Melatonin has been used in alternative medicine as a likely effective aid in treating insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep). Melatonin is also likely effective in treating sleep disorders in people...

Vertigo is a feeling that you or your surroundings are moving when there is no actual movement. The motion commonly is described as a feeling of spinning or whirling, but it also can include sensations of falling or tilting. Vertigo can cause nausea and vomiting. It may be hard to walk or stand, and you may lose your...

Covers causes and symptoms of osteoporosis in women. Looks at treatment with medicine. Includes steps to slow bone loss with exercise, eating healthy foods, and quitting smoking. Covers protecting yourself from falling to prevent broken bones.

Find out why you're at risk for falling in the hospital and how to prevent a fall.

During a hospital stay, you may have a higher-than-normal risk of falling. You might get medicines that make you dizzy and more likely to fall. You may get weak and confused because of illness, surgery, or treatments, and you may have a hard time getting out of bed. And things like crutches, bandages, or being connected...

Quazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Quazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Quazepam is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep. Quazepam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ramelteon is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It works by affecting certain substances in your body that help regulate your "sleep-wake cycle." Ramelteon is used to treat insomnia that is associated with having trouble falling asleep. Ramelteon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Most back injuries are caused by lifting or twisting and are not serious. Minor injuries can also result from overuse of the muscles and ligaments in the back. Back pain caused by a minor injury will usually go away by itself within 1 to 4 weeks. Moderate back injuries may result from tripping or falling short...

Suvorexant is a sleep medicine that is used to treat insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep). Suvorexant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Temazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Temazepam is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Temazepam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Triazolam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) similar to Valium. Triazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia). Triazolam is used to treat insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep). Triazolam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication...

Many people experience vertigo. If you have Ménière's disease or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), you may have to deal with vertigo throughout your life. The spinning sensation it causes puts you at risk for falling and can also affect your quality of life if it interferes with your level of activity. You...