September 9, 2022
The issue of patient deconditioning has never been more important. Accident and emergency (A&E) teams, for example, have reported increases in unplanned admissions of patients with more complex ne...
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The National Council on Aging (in the US) has created an interdisciplinary toolkit for #NFPAW2022. This year’s Falls Prevention Awareness Week theme: ‘Strengthening Community Connections i...
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Empowering Healtcare Providers to Reduce Fall Risks. As a healthcare provider, you can use CDC’s STEADI initiative to help reduce fall risk among your older patients. Learn more about STEADI and dis...
Read moreMay 27, 2022
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Read moreDecember 6, 2021
Exercise interventions, particularly those targeting strength and balance, are effective in preventing falls in older people. Activity levels are generally below recommended levels and reduce with age...
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There’s international action on fall prevention and management practice guidelines, headed by Canadian fall prevention expert Dr Montero-Odasso of Western University, London, Ontario, Canada Ne...
Read moreJune 11, 2021
Falls take the lives of 684 000 people each year. Beyond the death toll, 172 million more people experience disabilities arising from a fall each year. Falls are not only a significant global public h...
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