P3-318: The effect of aerobic exercise on fall risk reduction among older adults with mild vascular cognitive impairment

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (7S_Part_16) ◽  
pp. P759-P759
Author(s):  
Ryan S. Falck ◽  
Lisanne ten Brinke ◽  
Ging-Yuek Robin Hsiung ◽  
Janice J. Eng ◽  
Michelle Munkacsy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Vascular Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Fall Risk Reduction

Promoting Functional Independence among “At Risk” and Physically Frail Older Adults through Community-Based Fall-Risk-Reduction Programs

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra J. Rose
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Residential Care Facilities ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Fall Risk Reduction Program ◽  
Fall Risk Reduction

In recent years, a number of research investigations have been conducted in an effort to determine whether declining balance and mobility among older adults can be reversed or at least slowed. Unfortunately, the results of a number of these studies have not yielded positive outcomes. Three reasons are forwarded to account for these unsuccessful outcomes: the lack of a contemporary theory-based approach to the problem, the failure to use multiple and diverse measures of balance and mobility, and the failure to design multidimensional interventions that target the actual source(s) of the balance or mobility-related impairments. A model fall-risk-reduction program designed to address each of the shortcomings associated with previous research findings is presented. The program is group based and suitable for implementation in community-based and residential care facilities.

scholarly journals Economic evaluation of aerobic exercise training in older adults with vascular cognitive impairment: PROMoTE trial

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. e014387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer C Davis ◽  
Ging-Yuek Robin Hsiung ◽  
Stirling Bryan ◽  
John R Best ◽  
Janice J Eng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Economic Evaluation ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Vascular Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Aerobic Exercise Training

scholarly journals An Interactive Physical-Cognitive Game-Based Training System Using Kinect for Older Adults: Development and Usability Study

10.2196/27848 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e27848
Author(s):  
Teerawat Kamnardsiri ◽  
Kochaphan Phirom ◽  
Sirinun Boripuntakul ◽  
Somporn Sungkarat
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Exercise Adherence ◽  
Training System ◽  
Cognitive Components ◽  
High Level ◽  
Risk Factors For Falls ◽  
Fall Risk Reduction

Background Declines in physical and cognitive functions are recognized as important risk factors for falls in older adults. Promising evidence suggests that interactive game-based systems that allow simultaneous physical and cognitive exercise are a potential approach to enhance exercise adherence and reduce fall risk in older adults. However, a limited number of studies have reported the development of a combined physical-cognitive game-based training system for fall risk reduction in older adults. Objective The aim of this study is to develop and evaluate the usability of an interactive physical-cognitive game-based training system (game-based exercise) for older adults. Methods In the development phase (Part I), a game-based exercise prototype was created by integrating knowledge and a literature review as well as brainstorming with experts on effective fall prevention exercise for older adults. The output was a game-based exercise prototype that covers crucial physical and cognitive components related to falls. In the usability testing (Part II), 5 games (ie, Fruits Hunter, Where Am I?, Whack a Mole, Sky Falls, and Crossing Poison River) with three difficulty levels (ie, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels) were tested in 5 older adults (mean age 70.40 years, SD 5.41 years). After completing the games, participants rated their enjoyment level while engaging with the games using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) and commented on the games. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the participants’ characteristics and PACES scores. Results The results showed that the average PACES score was 123 out of 126 points overall and between 6.66 and 7.00 for each item, indicating a high level of enjoyment. Positive feedback, such as praise for the well-designed interactions and user-friendly interfaces, was also provided. Conclusions These findings suggest that it is promising to implement an interactive, physical-cognitive game-based exercise in older adults. The effectiveness of a game-based exercise program for fall risk reduction has yet to be determined.

Mitigating Medication-Related Fall Risk Through Pharmacist–Prescriber Collaboration

2021 ◽  
pp. 155982762110353
Author(s):  
Nicole D. White
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Medication Therapy Management ◽  
Risk Prevention ◽  
Therapy Management ◽  
Medication Therapy ◽  
Management Services ◽  
Fall Risk Reduction

Medications are known to increase the risk for fall in older adults, and pharmacists can contribute to fall risk prevention through medication therapy management services. STEADI-Rx is an initiative developed to facilitate fall risk reduction through pharmacist–prescriber collaboration. Key components of the STEADI-Rx algorithm are described as well as evidence supporting its integration in practice.

Pilates Reformer exercises for fall risk reduction in older adults: A randomized controlled trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 983-998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Roller ◽  
Aimie Kachingwe ◽  
Janna Beling ◽  
Dawn-Marie Ickes ◽  
Allyson Cabot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Fall Risk Reduction
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