TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Measurement of fall prevention awareness and behaviours among older adults at home
JO  - Canadian journal on aging
A1  - Russell, Katherine
A1  - Taing, Darcie
A1  - Roy, Jacqueline
SP  - 522
EP  - 535
VL  - 36
IS  - 4
N2  - This study surveyed awareness of, and adherence to, six national fall prevention recommendations among community-dwelling older adults (n = 1050) in Ottawa. Although 76 per cent of respondents agreed falling is a concern and preventable, fewer perceived susceptibility to falling (63%). Respondents had high awareness that home modifications and physical activity can prevent falls. Reported modifications included grab bars (50%), night lights (44%), and raised toilet seats (19%). Half met aerobic activity recommendations; 38 per cent met strength recommendations. Respondents had lower awareness that an annual medication review, annual eye and physical examination, and daily vitamin D supplementation could reduce fall risk. However, reported annual medication review (79%) and eye examination (75%) was high. Nearly half met recommendations for vitamin D intake. These findings suggest a gap in knowledge of awareness and adherence to national recommendations, highlighting the ones that may require attention from those who work to prevent falls.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0714-9808
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0714980817000332
ID  - ref1
ER  -