Evaluating evidence for technologies aiming to reduce falls and fall risk for people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
Category: Falls
Effectiveness of dance interventions on falls prevention in older adults: a rapid review
Looking at whether dance-based interventions are effective in preventing falls, reducing risk of falls, or preventing fear of falls in older adults.
The role of digital technologies in supporting people living with dementia – Digital technologies to prevent falls in people living with dementia
To inform the previously planned national Dementia Strategy and NHSX development, the PRU was asked to undertake a series of rapid responsive pieces specifically looking at digital technologies for those living with dementia and their carers.
Map the Apps: a rapid review of digital approaches to support the engagement of older adults in strength and balance exercises
Identifying and evaluating existing apps and websites to support independent engagement in strength and balance exercises by older people.
Technology for strength and balance
Understanding the evidence that strength and balance exercises can be delivered remotely to older people using digital media.
Summarising existing evidence, including the type and frequency of exercise, needed to improve bone health and reduce/prevent falls
A rapid synthesis of the existing evidence on strength and balance exercises for falls prevention and musculoskeletal health, delivered as a policy briefing paper.
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