An excellent way to mark #FallsPrevention week with work from SKERI scientists @kate-agathos.bsky.social, @vestivisilab.bsky.social, and Dr. Don Fletcher
It's #FallsPrevention awareness week, and I'm excited to share our latest publication on raising fall risk awarenes among clinicians and patients with maculopathies www.ajo.com/article/S000...
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Importance of screening for contrast sensitivity, falls, and mobility limitations in older adults with maculopathy
Falls are a major and growing concern as they are the second leading cause of unintentional
injury deaths worldwide1 and the mortality rate of falls in individuals over 65 is
increasing.2 Falls among ...
www.ajo.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
An excellent way to mark #FallsPrevention week with work from SKERI scientists @kate-agathos.bsky.social, @vestivisilab.bsky.social, and Dr. Don Fletcher
Who’s responsible for #FallsPrevention?
The answer is complex – but our research shows what works.
Explore practical insights and download the FaME toolkit to help implement change locally!
Read the full blog:
🔗 tinyurl.com/2ujnch97
The answer is complex – but our research shows what works.
Explore practical insights and download the FaME toolkit to help implement change locally!
Read the full blog:
🔗 tinyurl.com/2ujnch97
September 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Who’s responsible for #FallsPrevention?
The answer is complex – but our research shows what works.
Explore practical insights and download the FaME toolkit to help implement change locally!
Read the full blog:
🔗 tinyurl.com/2ujnch97
The answer is complex – but our research shows what works.
Explore practical insights and download the FaME toolkit to help implement change locally!
Read the full blog:
🔗 tinyurl.com/2ujnch97
👋 Oh hey- that's me!
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#FallsPrevention #StaySafe
March 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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#FallsPrevention #StaySafe
Join Vicky Glaze to explore links between mood disorders, falls & osteoporosis—risks and care. Register: tinyurl.com/MoodFalls
#Physiotherapy #FallsPrevention #Osteoporosis #MentalHealth #Rehab #Geriatrics #FallRisk
#Physiotherapy #FallsPrevention #Osteoporosis #MentalHealth #Rehab #Geriatrics #FallRisk
June 5, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Join Vicky Glaze to explore links between mood disorders, falls & osteoporosis—risks and care. Register: tinyurl.com/MoodFalls
#Physiotherapy #FallsPrevention #Osteoporosis #MentalHealth #Rehab #Geriatrics #FallRisk
#Physiotherapy #FallsPrevention #Osteoporosis #MentalHealth #Rehab #Geriatrics #FallRisk
Two new policy briefings – FaME and Action Falls – have been shared with decision makers ahead of #FallsPrevention Awareness Week.
These briefings offer practical guidance for policymakers to support care and reduce falls among older people.
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/prevent... @arcwessex.bsky.social
These briefings offer practical guidance for policymakers to support care and reduce falls among older people.
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/prevent... @arcwessex.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Two new policy briefings – FaME and Action Falls – have been shared with decision makers ahead of #FallsPrevention Awareness Week.
These briefings offer practical guidance for policymakers to support care and reduce falls among older people.
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/prevent... @arcwessex.bsky.social
These briefings offer practical guidance for policymakers to support care and reduce falls among older people.
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/prevent... @arcwessex.bsky.social
#Falls can affect confidence, independence and wellbeing.
During #FallsPreventionWeek, explore AACE’s free, practical resources on reducing fall risks and what to do after a fall.
>> aace.org.uk/falls-guidan...
#FallsPrevention #FallsAwarenessWeek
#ThinkFalls #StayingWell
During #FallsPreventionWeek, explore AACE’s free, practical resources on reducing fall risks and what to do after a fall.
>> aace.org.uk/falls-guidan...
#FallsPrevention #FallsAwarenessWeek
#ThinkFalls #StayingWell
September 24, 2026 at 11:56 AM
#Falls can affect confidence, independence and wellbeing.
During #FallsPreventionWeek, explore AACE’s free, practical resources on reducing fall risks and what to do after a fall.
>> aace.org.uk/falls-guidan...
#FallsPrevention #FallsAwarenessWeek
#ThinkFalls #StayingWell
During #FallsPreventionWeek, explore AACE’s free, practical resources on reducing fall risks and what to do after a fall.
>> aace.org.uk/falls-guidan...
#FallsPrevention #FallsAwarenessWeek
#ThinkFalls #StayingWell
A successful day one of the @worldfallsociety.bsky.social World Falls Congress in Manchester yesterday. I presented as part of a symposium on reactive balance training, organised by Yoshi Okubo and Melanie Farlie
#wfc2026 #fallsprevention @gerisoc.bsky.social
#wfc2026 #fallsprevention @gerisoc.bsky.social
June 25, 2026 at 7:57 AM
A successful day one of the @worldfallsociety.bsky.social World Falls Congress in Manchester yesterday. I presented as part of a symposium on reactive balance training, organised by Yoshi Okubo and Melanie Farlie
#wfc2026 #fallsprevention @gerisoc.bsky.social
#wfc2026 #fallsprevention @gerisoc.bsky.social
New article in Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation on falls prevention in older adults with mental health conditions.
Read the article: https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(26)00082-1/abstract
#ACRM #ArchivesPMR #RehabilitationResearch #FallsPrevention #MentalHealth #PMR
Read the article: https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(26)00082-1/abstract
#ACRM #ArchivesPMR #RehabilitationResearch #FallsPrevention #MentalHealth #PMR
March 30, 2026 at 3:42 AM
New article in Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation on falls prevention in older adults with mental health conditions.
Read the article: https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(26)00082-1/abstract
#ACRM #ArchivesPMR #RehabilitationResearch #FallsPrevention #MentalHealth #PMR
Read the article: https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(26)00082-1/abstract
#ACRM #ArchivesPMR #RehabilitationResearch #FallsPrevention #MentalHealth #PMR
Join us for a lunchtime webinar at 12:30pm on 1 October. Bring your lunch and hear Dr Toby Ellmers discuss “Concerns About Falling and Future Risk: New Findings & Clinical Guidelines.” #Webinar #FallsPrevention #olderpeoplesday
September 11, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Join us for a lunchtime webinar at 12:30pm on 1 October. Bring your lunch and hear Dr Toby Ellmers discuss “Concerns About Falling and Future Risk: New Findings & Clinical Guidelines.” #Webinar #FallsPrevention #olderpeoplesday
We’re welcoming the @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social Falls Team to HEAL tomorrow 👣💬
Tips on staying steady, safe & confident — plus gentle movement too 💪
All welcome! 😊
#InspiringCommunities #HEALGroup #FallsPrevention #Raploch
Tips on staying steady, safe & confident — plus gentle movement too 💪
All welcome! 😊
#InspiringCommunities #HEALGroup #FallsPrevention #Raploch
February 22, 2026 at 9:06 AM
We’re welcoming the @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social Falls Team to HEAL tomorrow 👣💬
Tips on staying steady, safe & confident — plus gentle movement too 💪
All welcome! 😊
#InspiringCommunities #HEALGroup #FallsPrevention #Raploch
Tips on staying steady, safe & confident — plus gentle movement too 💪
All welcome! 😊
#InspiringCommunities #HEALGroup #FallsPrevention #Raploch
Beautiful wintry scenes this morning. Turning to slush already so won't stop anyone getting out for a run, but take extra care its slippy. Most risk when it starts to freeze.
#running #injuryprevention #fallsprevention
#running #injuryprevention #fallsprevention
November 23, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Beautiful wintry scenes this morning. Turning to slush already so won't stop anyone getting out for a run, but take extra care its slippy. Most risk when it starts to freeze.
#running #injuryprevention #fallsprevention
#running #injuryprevention #fallsprevention
Learn how to reduce your risk of injury from falling. This Falls Prevention Week, learn simple ways to stay steady and safe: nysdoh.info/FallsPrevention
September 22, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Learn how to reduce your risk of injury from falling. This Falls Prevention Week, learn simple ways to stay steady and safe: nysdoh.info/FallsPrevention
National Falls Prevention Day: Falls are preventable. Prevention starts with screening, assessment & evidence-based action. Let's protect older adults through proactive care.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hGItec
#PreventiveMedicine #ACPM #PublicHealth #FallsPrevention
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hGItec
#PreventiveMedicine #ACPM #PublicHealth #FallsPrevention
September 22, 2026 at 3:08 PM
National Falls Prevention Day: Falls are preventable. Prevention starts with screening, assessment & evidence-based action. Let's protect older adults through proactive care.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hGItec
#PreventiveMedicine #ACPM #PublicHealth #FallsPrevention
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hGItec
#PreventiveMedicine #ACPM #PublicHealth #FallsPrevention
Join us for a Lunch & Learn with Dr Toby Ellmers at 12:30pm on Older Peoples Day (1 Oct 2026). We'll explore how a concerns around falling can signal future risk, plus new evidence and clinical guidance. Sign up: tinyurl.com/tobyellmers #FallsPrevention
September 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Join us for a Lunch & Learn with Dr Toby Ellmers at 12:30pm on Older Peoples Day (1 Oct 2026). We'll explore how a concerns around falling can signal future risk, plus new evidence and clinical guidance. Sign up: tinyurl.com/tobyellmers #FallsPrevention
💊 Taking a calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplement likely won't reduce the risk of a fall or fracture in older age
buff.ly/dFYI5YT
#science #sciencenews #research #stem #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #supplement #bonehealth #Fractures #fallsprevention
buff.ly/dFYI5YT
#science #sciencenews #research #stem #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #supplement #bonehealth #Fractures #fallsprevention
May 21, 2026 at 6:11 AM
💊 Taking a calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplement likely won't reduce the risk of a fall or fracture in older age
buff.ly/dFYI5YT
#science #sciencenews #research #stem #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #supplement #bonehealth #Fractures #fallsprevention
buff.ly/dFYI5YT
#science #sciencenews #research #stem #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #supplement #bonehealth #Fractures #fallsprevention
New article in Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation on falls prevention in older adults with mental health conditions.
Read the article: https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(26)00082-1/abstract
#ACRM #ArchivesPMR #RehabilitationResearch #FallsPrevention #MentalHealth #PMR
Read the article: https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(26)00082-1/abstract
#ACRM #ArchivesPMR #RehabilitationResearch #FallsPrevention #MentalHealth #PMR
March 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
New article in Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation on falls prevention in older adults with mental health conditions.
Read the article: https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(26)00082-1/abstract
#ACRM #ArchivesPMR #RehabilitationResearch #FallsPrevention #MentalHealth #PMR
Read the article: https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(26)00082-1/abstract
#ACRM #ArchivesPMR #RehabilitationResearch #FallsPrevention #MentalHealth #PMR
Ready, Steady, Go 🔴🟠🟢
Our #FallsPrevention campaign aims to help reduce the risk of falls across our inpatient services.
Patients will receive tailored exercise guidance and support at each stage of recovery 👇🏽
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/mc-feature-falls
#FallsPreventionWeek
Our #FallsPrevention campaign aims to help reduce the risk of falls across our inpatient services.
Patients will receive tailored exercise guidance and support at each stage of recovery 👇🏽
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/mc-feature-falls
#FallsPreventionWeek
September 23, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Ready, Steady, Go 🔴🟠🟢
Our #FallsPrevention campaign aims to help reduce the risk of falls across our inpatient services.
Patients will receive tailored exercise guidance and support at each stage of recovery 👇🏽
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/mc-feature-falls
#FallsPreventionWeek
Our #FallsPrevention campaign aims to help reduce the risk of falls across our inpatient services.
Patients will receive tailored exercise guidance and support at each stage of recovery 👇🏽
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/mc-feature-falls
#FallsPreventionWeek
Want to help shape how paramedics talk about falls prevention?
If you're 65+, a carer, or work in healthcare—join one of our workshops this October!
📍 Bristol & Online
🍽️ Lunch + travel covered
📅 Dates: Oct 7, 13, 15
📧 Helen5.Nicholson@uwe.ac.uk to book
#FallsPrevention #Paramedics #OlderAdults
If you're 65+, a carer, or work in healthcare—join one of our workshops this October!
📍 Bristol & Online
🍽️ Lunch + travel covered
📅 Dates: Oct 7, 13, 15
📧 Helen5.Nicholson@uwe.ac.uk to book
#FallsPrevention #Paramedics #OlderAdults
September 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Want to help shape how paramedics talk about falls prevention?
If you're 65+, a carer, or work in healthcare—join one of our workshops this October!
📍 Bristol & Online
🍽️ Lunch + travel covered
📅 Dates: Oct 7, 13, 15
📧 Helen5.Nicholson@uwe.ac.uk to book
#FallsPrevention #Paramedics #OlderAdults
If you're 65+, a carer, or work in healthcare—join one of our workshops this October!
📍 Bristol & Online
🍽️ Lunch + travel covered
📅 Dates: Oct 7, 13, 15
📧 Helen5.Nicholson@uwe.ac.uk to book
#FallsPrevention #Paramedics #OlderAdults
VERMONT celebrates its 234th anniversary today! Now's the time for a healthy housing checkup, don't you agree? Find the details about Vermont or your own state here: bit.ly/FactSheets_S....
#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #Asthma #FallsPrevention #HousingCostBurden #LeadPoisoning #Radon #OlderAdults
#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #Asthma #FallsPrevention #HousingCostBurden #LeadPoisoning #Radon #OlderAdults
March 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
VERMONT celebrates its 234th anniversary today! Now's the time for a healthy housing checkup, don't you agree? Find the details about Vermont or your own state here: bit.ly/FactSheets_S....
#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #Asthma #FallsPrevention #HousingCostBurden #LeadPoisoning #Radon #OlderAdults
#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #Asthma #FallsPrevention #HousingCostBurden #LeadPoisoning #Radon #OlderAdults
It's #FallsPrevention awareness week, and I'm excited to share our latest publication on raising fall risk awarenes among clinicians and patients with maculopathies www.ajo.com/article/S000...
1/2
1/2
Importance of screening for contrast sensitivity, falls, and mobility limitations in older adults with maculopathy
Falls are a major and growing concern as they are the second leading cause of unintentional
injury deaths worldwide1 and the mortality rate of falls in individuals over 65 is
increasing.2 Falls among ...
www.ajo.com
September 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It's #FallsPrevention awareness week, and I'm excited to share our latest publication on raising fall risk awarenes among clinicians and patients with maculopathies www.ajo.com/article/S000...
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PenARC has played a key role in developing a new FaME Toolkit to help prevent falls in people aged 65+.
The toolkit provides practical guidance for delivering effective community exercise programmes.
Learn more:
arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/news/penarc-...
#FallsPrevention #AgeingWell
The toolkit provides practical guidance for delivering effective community exercise programmes.
Learn more:
arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/news/penarc-...
#FallsPrevention #AgeingWell
PenARC plays key role in new toolkit to prevent falls in over 65s - PenARC
A new digital toolkit designed to help reduce falls in older adults has been launched with the help of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration South W...
arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
PenARC has played a key role in developing a new FaME Toolkit to help prevent falls in people aged 65+.
The toolkit provides practical guidance for delivering effective community exercise programmes.
Learn more:
arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/news/penarc-...
#FallsPrevention #AgeingWell
The toolkit provides practical guidance for delivering effective community exercise programmes.
Learn more:
arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/news/penarc-...
#FallsPrevention #AgeingWell
While falls among older adults continue to be a national public health concern, most falls are preventable.
This Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 21-26, print, post or share these safety tips to help reduce fall-related injuries.
#FallsPrevention #OlderAdults
This Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 21-26, print, post or share these safety tips to help reduce fall-related injuries.
#FallsPrevention #OlderAdults
September 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
While falls among older adults continue to be a national public health concern, most falls are preventable.
This Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 21-26, print, post or share these safety tips to help reduce fall-related injuries.
#FallsPrevention #OlderAdults
This Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 21-26, print, post or share these safety tips to help reduce fall-related injuries.
#FallsPrevention #OlderAdults
Learn the leading causes of senior falls, how prescription medicines can raise risk, and which simple technologies help you stay safer at home.
bit.ly/TST_falls
#FallsPrevention #AgingInPlace #SeniorTechnology
bit.ly/TST_falls
#FallsPrevention #AgingInPlace #SeniorTechnology
September 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Learn the leading causes of senior falls, how prescription medicines can raise risk, and which simple technologies help you stay safer at home.
bit.ly/TST_falls
#FallsPrevention #AgingInPlace #SeniorTechnology
bit.ly/TST_falls
#FallsPrevention #AgingInPlace #SeniorTechnology
FYI: Small steps now can make a big difference this winter. Discover local walks, strength and balance classes, gardening, yoga, volunteering and social activities across Dorset to help you stay active, connected and confident. #HelpAndKindness #FallsPrevention #HealthyAgeing #Dorset: Get Moving,…
Small steps now can make a big difference this winter. Discover local walks, strength and balance classes, gardening, yoga, volunteering and social activities across Dorset to help you stay active, connected and confident. #HelpAndKindness #FallsPrevention #HealthyAgeing #Dorset
Get Moving, Stay Connected and Build Your Winter Resilience
Discover local walks, strength and balance classes, gardening, yoga, volunteering and social activities that can help you stay strong, connected and resilient this winter.
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August 19, 2026 at 8:06 AM
FYI: Small steps now can make a big difference this winter. Discover local walks, strength and balance classes, gardening, yoga, volunteering and social activities across Dorset to help you stay active, connected and confident. #HelpAndKindness #FallsPrevention #HealthyAgeing #Dorset: Get Moving,…
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