Prevention of Falls and Functional Decline in the Older Adults

Time: 1150 - 1215 | Venue: TBC, Academia (SGH Campus)

Track: Session 2 - Sport & Exercise Medicine in the Elderly Population

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Overview:

The population of older adults is increasing globally. The risk of falls and functional decline increases as one ages. What can we do as physicians who look after older adults to help look after this group of population and help prevent the complications of falls and functional decline? What is the role of exercising in the older adults in the prevention of falls and functional decline? What are the current barriers that prevent the older adults from being motivated to make a difference in their lives?

The session will help you understand two common syndromes in the older adults and how they can be prevented.