Authors: Rik Dawson, Jenni Suen, Catherine Sherrington, Wing Kwok, Marina B Pinheiro, Abby Haynes, Charlotte McLennan, Katy Sutcliffe, Dylan Kneale and Suzanne Dyer. Why is this Study Important? As we age, our chance of falling increases, potentially leading to serious issues like fractures, loss of independence, and even death. For older adults living at home, […]
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Health coaching and fall prevention advice for older people
Oliveira et al., 2024 In this blog, we will describe the findings of our recent trial of a coaching intervention aimed at improving physical activity and fall prevention among older people. Why is this study important? Falls among older adults are a huge public health issue, leading to injuries, disability, and even death. Currently, falls […]