https://homemods.org/fall-prevention-awareness-day/
Presenters from across the country reported on developments in national, state, and local policy, research, and innovative service delivery solutions. An expert panel discussed our political climate and opportunities for the future. Attendees included professionals and practitioners from aging, housing, disability, and healthcare sectors.
https://www.ncoa.org/center-for-healthy-aging/falls-resource-center/
An organization focused on assisting elderly Americans to meet the challenges of aging by providing community programs, services, online help, and advocacy, specifically related to fall prevention.
https://www.rehab.research.va.gov/jour/08/45/8/Costello.html
This article investigates the effectiveness of fall prevention programs for community-dwelling older adults. The comprehensive critical analysis of the literature found: (1) multifactorial fall prevention programs appear to be more…
https://www.bmj.com/content/325/7356/128.full
This study explores the effectiveness of three interventions (group based exercise, home hazard management, and vision improvement) on decreasing the risk of falls in older adults living at home.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22868837/
Exercise or physical therapy and vitamin D supplementation are suggested by the USPSTF to reduce falls for seniors who live in community settings
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23296743/
Shows data from Community Aging in place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE), a model designed to overcome the functional and home environmental barriers of older adults. Initial findings demonstrated…
https://www.stayonyourfeet.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Cumming-Home-OT-Visits-RCT-1999.pdf
This evidence based study illustrates the effect of home visits by Occupational Therapists on the prevention of falls. It shows that home modification and behavioral changes involving OTs can improve…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673614610060
This study tested the safety benefits of home modifications such as handrails, grab rails, outside lighting, edging and more. The findings suggest that low-cost home modifications and repairs can be…
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17018669
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