https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.15924
Herold, F., Törpel, A., Schega, L., & Müller, N. G. (2019). Functional and/or structural brain changes in response to resistance exercises and resistance training lead to cognitive improvements: A systematic review. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s11556-019-0217-2
Koh, V. J., Matchar, D. B., Chan, A. W.-M., Lee, J. M.-L., Lai, W. X., Rosario, D., George, A., Ho, V., Ismail, N. H., Lien, C. T. C., Merchant, R. A., Tan, S. M., Wong, C. H., & Xu, T. (2023). Reducing falls among community-dwelling older adults from clinicians’ perspectives: A systems modeling approach. Innovation in Aging, 7(7). https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad077
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There is also the possibility that specific policy stipulations may only cater to some unique cultural or local needs of every community, thus challenging universal acceptability. These would negatively result in poor implementation of the intervention plan; thus, requiring evolvment of policies and regulatory framework. One such prospective policy could be the establishment of Community Fall Prevention Centers. Supported by local governmental funding, these centers would offer elderly individuals centralized access to training and preventive measures. Another promising policy direction is the introduction of a specialized certification in fall prevention for community healthcare providers (Koh et al., 2023).
This ensures our interventions are not only practical but are also administered by professionals well-versed in cutting-edge practices. By championing such policies, we can propel geriatric care standards to unprecedented heights while ensuring the interventions remain attuned to changing needs and challenges.
Timeline
Our intervention will be implemented over ten months. The initial two months will focus on groundwork, including resource allocation and participant outreach. The following four months will see the active rollout of the intervention, with regular training sessions for participants and ongoing feedback collection. The last four months will be dedicated to evaluation, data analysis, and refining our approach based on feedback. The timeline’s success depends on resource availability, participant adherence, and external events. Feedback from both participants and healthcare providers will also significantly influence the pacing and potential modifications to our timeline. Flexibility is paramount; adjustments will be made to address unforeseen challenges and prioritize the geriatric community’s well-being.
References
Flaherty, E., & Bartels, S. J. (2019). Addressing the community‐based geriatric healthcare workforce shortage by leveraging the potential of interprofessional teams. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 67(S2), S400–S408. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.15924
Herold, F., Törpel, A., Schega, L., & Müller, N. G. (2019). Functional and/or structural brain changes in response to resistance exercises and resistance training lead to cognitive improvements: A systematic review. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s11556-019-0217-2
Koh, V. J., Matchar, D. B., Chan, A. W.-M., Lee, J. M.-L., Lai, W. X., Rosario, D., George, A., Ho, V., Ismail, N. H., Lien, C. T. C., Merchant, R. A., Tan, S. M., Wong, C. H., & Xu, T. (2023). Reducing falls among community-dwelling older adults from clinicians’ perspectives: A systems modeling approach. Innovation in Aging, 7(7). https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad077
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