Fall Prevention Study Among Seniors in Bomlo

Early Identification and Intervention in Risk of Falling Among Seniors i Bomlo Municipality

Recruiting seniors age 65-85 at risk of falling in Bomlo municipality. Clinical tests performed by physiotherapist. If risk of falling is confirmed, participants will be randomized to either intervention group with fall-preventing exercize program or to a control group. Follow-up over 5 years.

Participants randomized to either exercise group or control group. Tests for balance and strength performed by physiotherapist at inclusion, and after three and six months and one year for both groups. Further follow-up and further inclusion of participants had to be terminated due to the pandemic in Mach 2020, when group activities were no longer allowed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 65-85, home-dwellers in Bomlo municipality, capable of following up group-exercize, informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Serious illness, in need of walking-aid indoors, moderate to severe cognitive impairment