A pilot investigation into the benefits of a fall prevention program for older adults

Falls in older adults pose a serious health care challenge, yet long-term facility-based fall prevention programs are costly to the health-care system. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility and benefits of a fall prevention program for community-dwelling older adults that in...

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Published in:Journal of aging and physical activity 2004-07, Vol.12 (3)
Main Authors: Szturm, T, Weinberg, LE
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Falls in older adults pose a serious health care challenge, yet long-term facility-based fall prevention programs are costly to the health-care system. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility and benefits of a fall prevention program for community-dwelling older adults that included a home exercise program. It is hypothesized that with effective and long-term practice of appropriate dynamic and functionally-related exercise tasks, older adults will be able to improve their balance, mobility and (outdoor) walking ability.
ISSN:1063-8652