If you look after older adults, #FallsPreventionDay today is a reminder of the simple tips that can reduce the risk of falls. Help them to stay active, independent and steady on their feet. https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/adultsocialcare/falls-prevention | Hampshire County Council

Part 3 of 3 The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is suggested by guidelines as a rapid way for clinicians to screen for leg strength and gait abnormalities. For more information on interventions for falls in community-dwelling older adults, read the JAMA Review. https://ja.ma/4fsdL4S | JAMA

More than 25% of older adults fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in persons aged 65 years or older. A 3-part video series will show different tests that clinicians can use to determine the likelihood of falls in older adults. https://ja.ma/48rztDA | JAMA