Balance workshops for older adults who have fallen
This study tests a balance workshop that teaches older adults how to safely get up from the floor. It aims to reduce fear of falling and improve confidence and mobility at home.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You can walk 100 meters (about a football field) on your own, with or without one cane or one crutch
- You have had at least one fall in the past 12 months
- You feel unsteady when standing or walking, or you are afraid of falling
- You do not have a health condition that makes exercise unsafe
- You are enrolled in social security or a similar health coverage program
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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