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Fall Prevention in Cognitively Impaired Older Veterans Through Neurophysiological Rehabilitation
Falls represent the leading cause of hospitalization, nursing home admissions, disability and mortality for older adults with annual healthcare costs over $50 …
Older Adult Traditional Balance Training vs Traditional Balance Training Plus Neck Strengthening
This study promotes greater understanding of factors impacting balance and how neck strength alters specific aspects of impaired balance. This study will help …
ALERT-ED: Awareness and Linkage to Resources for At-Risk Emergency Department Patients
Falls are the leading reason for injury-related emergency department (ED) visits in older adults with high rates of ED revisits for falls. Evidence-based fall …
Assessment of Fall Risks and Subject-specific Training for Fall Reduction
The target population of this project is older people with high risks of falls. About 30% community-dwelling individuals over 65 years of age fall each year an…
Walking Speed as a Vital Sign: Enhancing Function in Older Veterans
Walking speed is a powerful predictor of mortality and adverse health consequences (e.g. fall or hospitalization) in older adults. Knowledge of individuals' wa…
Health Behavior Change for Fall Prevention
The goal of this study is to see if OTAGO instructors, who have been trained in a special communication method called motivational interviewing, can help older…
Development of a Fall Risk Identification and Management Model for Older Veterans
Falls are a common occurrence among older adults, and Veterans have an even higher risk of falling compared to non-Veterans. These falls often lead to severe h…