Falls Prevention Evaluation and Development for Older Adults in the Community

"The modified OEP is a group exercise programme that consists of progressive strength and balance exercises led by trained exercise leaders (fitness instructors or health coaches). The supervised sessions will be conducted twice a week (1 hour each) for 7 weeks. Participants will be given an exercise booklet and encouraged to exercise at home.~The modified SOP is a group fall prevention programme that consists of exercise sessions and discussions on various falls prevention aspects facilitated by a trained programme leader and supported by programme facilitators and peer facilitators. The supervised sessions will be conducted once a week (2 hours each) for 7 weeks. Participants will be given homework and encouraged to exercise at home. In addition, there will be an optional home visit (Week 11), a 1-hour booster session (Week 19) and a telephone call (Week 31)."

To receive fall prevention resources while waiting for their programme to start