Review – Exercise to prevent falls – Gardner (2000)
A systematic review of the research trials evaluating the effect of exercise on reducing falls in older people. Published in 2000, this paper can be viewed here.
Don’t mention the F Word!
Research from Help the Aged (now AgeUK) and the University’s of Southampton & Manchester, examines the attitudes and feelings of older people towards falls prevention services and resources. It explores different approaches and ways of communicating falls prevention messages to older people, as well as ways of encouraging older people to take up falls prevention…
Falls, Fragility and Fractures (2001) – Cryer
The Case for and Strategies to implement a joint Health and Modernisation Plan for Falls and Osteoporosis
by Colin Cryer and Sanjeev Patel – Historical Document.
This is a pdf and takes a few minutes to download, click here.
Preventing Accidental Injury: Priorities for Action, DoH (2002)
Published in 2002, “Preventing Accidental Injury – Priorities for Action”, Report to the Chief Medical Officer from The Accidental Injury Task Force, can be viewed on
Step up to Safety
Information for older people on how to use the stairs safely.
This leaflet is designed to give practical advice and simple steps that you can take to reduce the risk of falling on stairs.
Click on the image opposite to download the leaflet.