Gaming exercise prevents falls
At-home exercise games can prevent falls in older people living in the community, according to a research trial. Conducted by...
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Rate of fall-related injuries on the increase
The rate of injuries caused by falls among older Australians has increased over the last decade, with more than 100,000...
New app ‘a game changer’ in fight against falls
An aged care provider in Sydney has teamed up with Australia’s leading experts to trial an Australian invention that can...
Quest to reduce falls in people with dementia continues
An intensive home safety and exercise program designed to prevent falls in people with dementia in a community setting has...
Booby-trapped obstacle course prevents Parkinson’s falls
A training program to help people with Parkinson’s disease to avoid falling is underway, and it’s showing promising results. Researchers...
Falls prevention: another reason not to hate Brussels sprouts
A diet high in a wide range of vegetables, especially broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage, may help older people...
Focus on a ‘geriatric giant’ of healthcare
Along with dementia and incontinence, falls in the elderly constitute one of the three “geriatric giants” of healthcare. Falls affect...
Study highlights home care workers’ role in preventing falls
Trained community care workers can safely incorporate a falls prevention exercise program into their existing services for older clients, new...
Study shows benefits of community exercise programs for people with dementia
Regular exercise for people with dementia improves balance and functional independence with everyday activities such as bathing and dressing, a...
International MOOC shares latest evidence on falls
Newcastle University in the UK is offering a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on assessing and reducing the risk of...
Dangers of food myths: Clients risking health due to poor diet
With up to 30 per cent of seniors living at home at risk of malnutrition, community care staff must encourage...