IPTOP Newsletter

WHO: Step Safely

11 June 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...

Frailty: assessment, mitigation & prevention

11 June 2021

This module will provide an introduction to frailty, teach you about frailty assessments and why they are important, and give stategies for how frailty can be prevented or mitigated. Find out more her...

Frailty in Aging

9 April 2021

The population is ageing worldwide at a phenomenal pace from 900 million ≥ 60 years old in 2015 to 2 billion in 2050. The longer lifespan is due to advancement in public health, medical, social and ...

AGEISME

6 April 2021

Wrong language or images can easily convey a stereotypical idea of older people. This sheet gives concrete communication tips that can make a huge difference in the way we talk about ageing and older ...

17 March 2021

Message from IPTOP President and Communications Manager

Group Exercise for Residential Aged Care

3 March 2021

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) recognises that a major challenge facing modern health systems is how to ensure that quality services are available to older people who are living in the...