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.

Types: Fellowships
Member States: Australia
Diseases: Alzheimer's disease & other dementias
Years: 2016
Database Categories: N/A
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