January 2, 2011 – Later Life Training

Review – Exercise to prevent falls – Sherrington (2008)

In 2008, Sherrington et al published a systematic review of over 100 exercise programmes to prevent falls. In a nutshell, they found that successful intervention had to have 3 things in place: a dose of over 50 hours highly challenging balance training (narrowing base of support, reducing holding support, dynamic as well as static balance…

January 2, 2011Falls care, PSI CourseBy Dawn Skelton

Physical Activity in Later Life – ADNFS (1999)

Physical Activity in Later Life: Further Analysis of the Allied Dunbar National Fitness Survey and the Health Education Authority Survey of Activity and Health. Skelton DA, Young A, Walker A, Hoinville E. Health Education Authority, The Stationary Office, London. 1999. Click here to download.

January 2, 2011Older Adult Exercise and Physical Activity Theory and GuidanceBy Dawn Skelton

World Health Organisation – Falls Prevention Strategies (2004/2007)

Interventions to prevent accidental falls among older people. Skelton DA, Todd C. World Health Organisation Health Evidence Network Document. 2004.
Click here to download

This was followed up in 2007 by a series of resources for health care implementers – visit the WHO website on falls prevention or download their Global Strategy.

January 2, 2011Falls, Falls careBy Dawn Skelton

Daily Archives: January 2, 2011

Review – Exercise to prevent falls – Sherrington (2008)

Physical Activity in Later Life – ADNFS (1999)

World Health Organisation – Falls Prevention Strategies (2004/2007)

Article – How can the Primary Care Team help Older People stay active and maintain independence? (2006)

Exercise and Bone Health – Chapter (2007)

FRAT – fall risk tool (2004)

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Daily Archives: January 2, 2011

Review – Exercise to prevent falls – Sherrington (2008)

Physical Activity in Later Life – ADNFS (1999)

World Health Organisation – Falls Prevention Strategies (2004/2007)

Article – How can the Primary Care Team help Older People stay active and maintain independence? (2006)

Exercise and Bone Health – Chapter (2007)

FRAT – fall risk tool (2004)

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