Objective To determine the factors that predict change in well-being over time in older men
and women presenting to the falls prevention clinic. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting …

Background Older adults with mobility impairments are prone to reduced health related
quality of life (HRQoL) is highly associated with mobility impairments. The consequences of …

Background Falls affect approximately one third of community-dwelling older adults each
year and have serious health and social consequences. Fear of falling (FOF)(lack of …

Objective Previous work demonstrates the consequences of falling in older adults and the
potential of physical activity (PA) to reduce falls, but few studies have used accelerometer …

OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects of three fall‐prevention programs (education (ED),
home safety assessment and modification (HSAM), and exercise training (ET)) on quality of …

Maintaining function in older adults is key to the quality of life and longevity. This study
examined the potential impact of falls on accelerating further deterioration over time in gait …

Objectives To investigate the relationship between physical activity and two measures of fall
incidence in an elderly population using person-years as well as hours walked as …

Background Ascertaining individuals' quality of life and wellbeing is essential in public
health and clinical research. The impact of these two pressing geriatric syndromes–impaired …

Abstract Background and Purpose Exercise interventions are effective at preventing falls in
community‐dwelling older adults, especially before disability is present. Gait speed below …

BACKGROUND: Falls are common among older adults. Many physical parameters including
reduced postural stability, decreased dynamic balance, gait disorders, strength deficits …