Preliminary results of a study into reducing falls in people with dementia have left researchers disappointed.
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Smart beds to provide resident updates to care workers
Smart beds could revolutionise care in Australian aged care homes, and may eventually form part of a web of monitoring devices that will provide constant updates on residents and send alerts the second they need help.
Booby-trapped obstacle course prevents Parkinson’s falls
A purpose-built walkway is helping people with Parkinson’s stay on their feet.
Falls prevention: another reason not to hate Brussels sprouts
A diet high in a wide range of vegetables, especially broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage, may help older people avoid hospitalisation from falls, Australian research has found.
Focus on a ‘geriatric giant’ of healthcare
In our next edition: Community Care Review magazine looks at trends and statistics on falls and the implications this has for those involved in the care of the elderly, as well the latest developments in fall prevention research and technology.
Study highlights home care workers’ role in preventing falls
Trained community care workers can safely incorporate a falls prevention exercise program into their existing services for older clients, new research by Curtin University has found.
Call to link falls prevention with home support services
Amid ongoing efforts to lower stubborn falls rates, new research shows fewer seniors are now being referred to prevention programs after a fall than a decade earlier.
A new approach to stopping falls
A first-of-its-kind technology-based fall prevention program will deliver a personalised combination of exercise and mental health support to older Australians in their homes.
Premature deaths report puts focus on falls
There are fresh calls for a coordinated national falls prevention strategy in light of new figures showing falls accounted for the vast majority of premature deaths in aged care.
Study shows benefits of community exercise programs for people with dementia
Regular exercise for people with dementia improves balance and functional independence with everyday activities such as bathing and dressing, a new study has found.
International MOOC shares latest evidence on falls
Newcastle University in the UK is offering a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on assessing and reducing the risk of falls.
Look beyond dementia diagnosis to stop falls
Falls risk is unacceptably high for people living with dementia, and it’s time for a concerted approach to reduce it, writes Dr Keith Hill.
Are aged care organisations ready for reablement mandate?
Aged care providers, allied health professionals, researchers and trainers are gearing up to discuss the challenges around meeting new wellness requirements at the Active Ageing Conference next week.
Dangers of food myths: Clients risking health due to poor diet
With up to 30 per cent of seniors living at home at risk of malnutrition, community care staff must encourage clients to eat properly in order to prevent falls and unnecessary hospitalisations, an expert will tell the upcoming Active Ageing Conference.
