Falls prevention: what is the gold standard?
09 February, 2024Devastating falls in residential aged care homes could be avoided using "gold standard" approaches, according to new research.
How gamified exercise can help to prevent falls
24 January, 2024Falls in older people can be reduced by gamified step exercises, a large randomised control trial has found.
Austco Vayyar fall detection solution
14 July, 2023The integrated solution will provide fall alerts in all scenarios, including those when a resident or patient is unable to operate a standard alarm system or has neglected to put on a wearable device.
New program to reduce falls risk
23 June, 2023A new program, called Strength Training, Rehabilitation and Outreach Needs in Geriatric Medicine — or STRONG, has officially opened at Concord Hospital.
Decluttering could reduce fall risk by 26%
17 March, 2023A new review states that eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls.
Digital exercise program to prevent falls
21 December, 2022UNSW Medicine & Health Professor Kim Delbaere will receive a $1.3m Development Grant from the NHMRC to transition a home-based digital exercise program.
ANZFPS proposes plan to reduce falls by 30%
25 November, 2022A report by the Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society offers a plan that could reduce falls by 30% and lessen the $2.3 billion healthcare burden.
International tech trial to detect falls
25 November, 2022Fujitsu and Wakayama Medical University have started trials of technology to support caregivers in visually monitoring patients in privacy-sensitive contexts.
Aspirin may increase fall risk: study
11 November, 2022A sub-study of the ASPREE trial has found that low-dose aspirin provides little favourable benefit in a healthy, older adult population.
Pitfalls of high-risk prescribing
20 May, 2022For many aged 65 years and older, good health is only achievable with the help of prescription drugs.
Workshop: Falls prevention in residential aged care
12 May, 2022The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is holding a workshop on strategies for preventing falls in residential aged care on Thursday, 19 May, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Falls risk: over 65% of at-risk people missed by routine assessment
04 May, 2022New research has revealed that the commonly used method of identifying people at risk of a fall is not effective.
