Name of Fellow


Prof Stephen Lord

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


Research Fellowship

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 610,918

Start date of award


01/01/12

Total duration of award in years


5.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


accidental falls | balance impairment | balance disorders | exercise training | dizziness

Research Abstract


This research program is aimed at finding effective prevention strategies for the important issue of falls in older people. It will: a) conduct studies to improve our understanding of fall risk in people with Parkinson’s disease and dementia; b) undertake a study to improve our management of dizziness; c) seek treatments for fear of falling, and d) evaluate home exercise interventions for older people at risk of falls and strength and cued walking training for people with Parkinson’s disease.

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