New older adults physical activity evidence briefing launched

The British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health have launched a freely downloadable physical activity evidence briefing. This briefing, written by our very own Bob Laventure, highlights useful information regarding the new physical activity guidelines for older people launched by the four nationals Chief Medical Officers last year. This evidence briefing is…

April 17, 2012News, Older Adult Exercise and Physical Activity Theory and Guidance, Resources for ProfessionalsBy Dawn Skelton

Managing falls and fractures in Care Homes

A new set of resources is available for those of you who work in Nursing Home Settings. The good practice self-assessment is a working resource which will help staff in care homes to assess how well falls prevention and management and the prevention of fractures is being addressed in their service. It aims to provide…

July 25, 2011Falls care, NewsBy Dawn Skelton

BalanceMaster

The BalanceMaster lower limb exerciser provides a progressive, safe and rhythmic movement pattern, designed to improve joint mobility, proprioception and dynamic muscle stability for the lower limb and pelvic regions. Research by Dawn Skelton (LLT Director and Reader in Ageing and Health at Glasgow Caledonian University) and colleagues has shown it to be effective at…

March 28, 2011Healthcare Equipment, Resources for ProfessionalsBy Dawn Skelton

Active for Later Life – Resources from BHF NCPAH

The Active for Later Life resource, developed by the BHF National Centre for Physical Activity and Health (in partnership with the British Heart Foundation), aimed to help all those involved in developing physical activity programmes for older people of all ages and abilities. Originally published in 2003 and updated in 2010, the Active for Later…

July 16, 2010Resources for ProfessionalsBy Dawn Skelton

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