Documentation of Fall Incidents and Application of a Fall Prevention Programme for Seniors in Northern Greece

"* Training will address issues such as: environmental security, identifying hazards that can lead to a fall, psychological support, getting up from a fall, standing techniques and calling for help.~* The exercise program will last for six months and will be based on the OTAGO exercise program, which includes five exercise groups: general warm-up, muscle strengthening exercises, balance exercises, range of motion and stretching exercises. The program will be performed individually or in groups of two people at most and will be conducted once a week in one of the 5 outpatient clinics under the supervision of a specialized OTAGO trainer, while seniors should repeat the exercises twice a week alone at home and also walk twice a week for at least half an hour."

"* Information / Education about falls The participants in this group will receive the same information - education as the participants of the 1st group.~* They will be given a leaflet with general gentle exercises (not fall prevention specific) for the home."