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The "fear" of fall is bigger and prevalent even in people who haven't had a fall themselves.
Interviewed NYC people
The "fear" of fall is bigger and prevalent even in people who haven't had a fall themselves.
Group fitness instructor for seniors shares insights about falling and fall prevention
Interview with an Occupational Therapist/Senior Group Fitness Instructor
Group fitness instructor for seniors shares insights about falling and fall prevention
Interview with Certified Nursing Assistant
"I wish that she could see that her body is not her. Her nails – her hair is not her. She is something deeper."
The impact of curbs on falls as they effect blind people.
Interview with Dr. Fredric Schroeder about Curbs
The impact of curbs on falls as they effect blind people.
The path for fall prevention starts today
Inspired by Tuba Naziruddin and Avery Deng, this post represents a follow up on our visit to the Silvercrest Center
Reactions from an elder after falling.
I took insights from a Coworker who has reacted defensive to request for help after he has fallen a few times.
Interview at Silver Center
Notes of the interview at Silver Center
Grandma tells about different reasons and responses.
Different reasons of falls, elderly lifestyles, precautions, responses to devices and affect of the culture.
Discussions with Older Adults: Fall Prevention
Series of audio recordings of group discussions with older adults on fall prevention — including what they do now and more.
The story of a 80+ lady that has fallen several times
Location and time a day may be factors to target for intervention but mental factors may be the most challenging to overcome
Insights from a fallen older adult: Education is critical; stakeholders need to work together to fight for fall prevention.
Reflections that were written up from my interview with my aunt about how she sees fall prevention as an older adult and actually falling.
Mobility Devices Specifically To Maintain Support & Ease Of Use For Aged People After Leg Injuries
Designing & using a variable fit leg brace to support lower limbs after accident, injury or to support weight transfer for elderly users.
Insights from a registered nurse: Better mechanisms needed; Stakeholders should do better.
Reflections that came from my cousin-in-law, a registered nurse, about older adults and fall prevention.
Interview with Steve Kaufman, creator and owner of Quikiks Hands-Free Shoes.
Steve Kaufman has created a shoe that is completely hands free and is in hospital trials for its reduction in falls rates.
An Interview With An Occupational Therapist
A high school student's interview with her mother, a graduate student studying occupational therapy at Mercy College.
Michael's Misery
An interview that lent good insight
A Shoe Story with Aunt Nessie
An interview with my 79 year-old aunt who finds freedom and independence from wearing shoes she knows will prevent her from falling.
How do we age together? Challenges of a single child caring for their single parent.
The social dynamics around elderly care are exacerbated by cost and our culture's high value on independence.
K just bought a medical alert device
But she doesn't use it because she's too scared of setting it off by mistake
Insights from an older adult that is also a supervisor of midwives: A watchful eye is key; safety standards are also needed.
Reflections that were written up from my interview with my aunt about how she sees fall prevention from a dual perspective.
Cracks in the thin ice.
An interview with a 71 year old man.