Demand on your CARE: Keep Preventable Falls Away from You
Fall risk factors may be linked to a senior's physical condition, medical problem, home environment or side effect of medications that can increase the risk of falling. This course will provide safety tips on reducing fall hazards and guide you through a set of exercises at home.
Week 1
Video 1: Falls in Older People
Video 2: Is Falling in Older People Worth Our Attention?
Video 3: Conducting A Multifactorial Falls Risk Assessment
Video 4: Multifactorial Falls Risk Assessment
Video 5: Multifactorial Intervention is the Key to Reducing the Chances of Falls
Todd, C., & Skelton, D. (2004). What are the main risk factors for falls among older people and what are the most effective interventions to prevent these falls? World Health Organization Europe, Copenhagen. Retrieved from http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/74700/E82552.pdf
Video 8: Incorporate Physical Activities into Daily Life
Video 9: Performing Balance and Strengthening Exercise at Home
Video 10: The Use of Assistive Devices
Video 11: Choose the Right Walking Stick
Video 12: Learn to Walk Properly with a Stick
Reference
Alberta Centre for Active Living (2012). Preventing falls through physical activity: A guide for people working with older adults. Retrieved from http://www.centre4activeliving.ca
Catherine V, Claire E, Alexandra S, Opinder S, Avril D (2015). International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 22(5):21-28.
Debra, J. R. (2015). The role of physical activity in the prevention of falls in older age. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal, 19(3), 23-29.
de Mettelinge, R.T. et al. (2015). Understanding the relationship between walking aids and falls in older adults: A prospective cohort study. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 38(3), 127-132.
Pereira, C.L.N., Vogelaere, P. & Baptista, F. (2008). Role of physical activity in the prevention of falls and their consequences in the elderly. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity. 5, 51-58.
Stevens, J.A. et al. (2009). Unintentional fall injuries associated with walkers and canes in older adults treated in U.S. Emergency Departments. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 57(8), 1464–1469.
Luk, J.K.H., Chan, T.Y., & Chan, D.K.Y. (2015). Falls prevention in the elderly: translating evidence into practice. Hong Kong Medical Journal. 21(2), 165-171.
Sawka, A.M., Gafni, A., Boulos, P., Beattie, K., Papaioannou, A., Cranney, A., Hanley, D. A., Adachi, J. D., Cheung, A., Papadimitropoulos, E. A. & Thabane, L. (2007). Could a policy of provision of hip protectors to elderly nursing home residents result in cost savings in acute hip fracture care? The case of Ontario, Canada. Osteoporosis International. 18, 819–827.
van Schoor, N. M., Deville, W. L., Bouter, L. M. & Lips, P. (2002). Acceptance and Compliance with External Hip Protectors: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Osteoporosis International. 13, 917–924.
The videos in this course provide information for educational purposes only. The videos do not provide medical recommendations or diagnoses and are not substitutes for medical advice. It is crucial that you talk with your healthcare providers to discuss any questions you may have and seek them for medical advice, before you make any medical decisions. As the videos are only for educational purposes, we will not be responsible for any decisions you will make or consequences you will have based on the information they provide. In no event shall the Funder have any liability of any kind to any person or entity arising from or related to any actions taken or not taken as a result of any of the contents herein.
