Reducing fear of falling in seniors through education and activity programs: a randomized trial
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The relative effects of education and activity programs on fear of falling, balance, strength, and health status is determined. The study revealed that improved balance confidence is not intervention-specific, but associated changes in physical ability and health status are a function of the composition of the intervention program.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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The effect of an individualized fall prevention program on fall risk and falls in older people: a randomized, controlled trial
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A clinical study assessing whether individualized programs made up of exercises, visual training and counseling, helps in reducing the risk of psychological falls in elderly persons, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Could self-neglect in older adults be a geriatric syndrome?
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A study to examine whether neglect of health by aged people is a result of geriatric syndrome, is discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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