Transcription of OTAGO Exercise Programme
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OTAGO Exercise Programme To prevent falls in older adults Created by: Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), New Zealand Implemented by: Erie County Senior Services, Independent Health & Willcare ForewordFalls are such common events for older people that it is easy to overlook their often very serious consequences for the person and their considerable cost to the country. Falls seem such simple eventsthat the solutions might also appear to be simple. Unfortunately this is not so. Impaired strength andbalance contribute to most falls.
preventing falls in older people ¥ Falls are common in people aged 65 years and older and are the leading cause of injury in this age group. They can have serious consequences, including trauma, pain, impaired function, loss of confidence in carrying out everyday activities, loss of independence and autonomy, and even death.
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