Falls are a major sources of death and injury in elderly people. Aged-related changes in the
physiological systems which contribute to the maintenance of balance are well documented …

Background: The home-based Otago Exercise Program (OEP) has been shown to reduce
the occurrence of falls in community-dwelling seniors. A new OEP DVD was recently …

Background Falling in the elderly results in a significant number of admissions to hospitals
and long-term care facilities, especially among patients with lower extremity osteoarthritis …

Aim. Falls are the second leading cause of accidental injury and deaths worldwide.
Individuals aged 65 or above have the highest rates. Falls are preventable, but the …

Background Fall prevention interventions with home-based exercise programmes are
effective to reduce the number and the rate of falls, by reducing risk factors. They improve …

Background: Aging is associated with the loss of balance and increase risk for falling.
Gerontological nurse play an essential role in reducing falling and its related injuries …

Background and Aim: At present, A high percent of older adults (86%), have at least one
chronic conditions and functional decline caused by them, could increase falling that leads …

(1) Background: Falls are a significant health problem among older adults, and can result in
severe injuries, disability, and even death. In Spain, the prevalence of falls is lower if the …

Background: Falls in the elderly represent a public health crisis. Effective prevention
programs need to conduct economic analyses. The Move With Balance program showed a …