Objective To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to establish the association
between pain and falls in community-dwelling older adults. Data Sources Electronic …

Impaired balance may limit mobility and daily activities, and plays a key role in the elderly
falling. Maintaining balance requires a concerted action of the sensory, nervous and motor …

Exergame training, in which video games are used to promote exercise, can be tailored to
address cognitive and physical risk factors for falls and is a promising method for fall …

Background. Older people with cognitive impairment have an elevated fall risk, with 60%
falling annually. There is a lack of evidence for fall prevention in this population, in part due …

Methods: A prospective randomized controlled parallel-group trial (Wii-Fit versus walking)
was conducted in thirty community-dwelling older adults (73±6.2 years) with mild AD. Home …

Falls pose a major threat to the well-being and quality of life of older people. Falls can result
in fractures and other injuries, disability and fear and can trigger a decline in physical …

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early-stage dementia have an
increased risk of falling, with risks to their health and quality of life. The purpose of the …

Background: Cognitive impairment-related changes in postural sway increase fall risk
among older adults. Better understanding this association could be helpful for fall …

Background The evidence to support effective fall prevention strategies in older people with
cognitive impairment (CI) is limited. The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to …

Abstract Background/Aims: Cognitively impaired older people are at twice the risk of falls
compared to cognitively intact, with approximately 60% falling once or more per year. This …