Dance does not necessarily reduce falls even if it can reduce some of the risk factors for falls – review of evidence from the Older People and Frailty Policy Research Unit
In 2009, the Department of Health published its prevention package. The suite of downloadable prevention package resources below is designed to support PCTs, SHAs and Local Authorities in prioritising and effectively commissioning services that support the health, well-being and independence of older people. Each resource may be read as a stand-alone document or as part of the series. The full website hosts the following documents which you can also download by clicking the links below:
– Introduction
– Effective strategies for falls and fracture prevention
– Effective EXERCISE for falls and fracture prevention
– The policy Context
– Falls and Fracture Pathway
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