FALL PREVENTION

This study tested a new digital game designed to assess balance in older adults living at home. Researchers compared the game's results to traditional balance tests done by a physical therapist. They also wanted to see if making the test into a game made it more enjoyable and mot…

This study tested whether a year-long exercise program could help prevent falls in older women. Thirty-two healthy women over 65 participated in structured sessions combining aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, and stability exercises. Results showed the program improved the…

This study tested whether a special education program could help prevent falls in people who have had a stroke. Researchers worked with 44 stroke patients, giving half of them a 6-week educational course about fall risks and prevention. They compared this group to patients who re…

This study tested whether adding general strength training to a proven balance exercise program could further reduce the risk of falls in older adults. Researchers compared two groups of adults aged 60+: one did the standard balance exercises alone, while the other did the balanc…

This study brought together care home residents, their families, staff, and healthcare professionals to design a better system for preventing falls in older adults living in care facilities. Through a series of workshops, participants created a new model that could include traini…