Preventing Falls and Frailty: A Review of Community-level Provision in England for Improving Strength and Balance in Later Life
This conversation focuses on presenting the results and recommendations from a recent, wide-ranging research study of local-level provision for activities to prevent falls across England. As well as case studies of good practice, it will outline recommendations to ensure that there is a sufficient supply of and support for evidence-based programmes for improving strength and balance that are accessible and affordable for everyone.
The presentation will be followed by an open discussion.
Date: 8 May 2019, 18:00
Venue: Green Templeton College, Woodstock Road OX2 6HG
Venue Details: EP Abraham Lecture Theatre
Speakers: Jane McDermott (Centre for Ageing Better), Dr Lis Boulton (University of Manchester)
Organising department: Green Templeton College
Organiser: Donna McMenemy (Green Templeton College)
Organiser contact email address: donna.mcmenemy@gtc.ox.ac.uk
Host: Donna McMenemy (Green Templeton College)
Part of: GTC Care Initiative 'Conversations on Care'
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Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/eventbrite-event/preventing-falls-and-frailty/
Cost: Free of charge
Audience: Public
Editor: Donna McMenemy