Factors Contributing to Single- and Dual-Task Timed “Up & Go” Test Performance in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Who Are Active and Dwell in the Community

by | Nov 2, 2018 | Balance Tests and Measures, Community-Based, Dual-tasking, Seniors, Social

Hui-Ya Chen, Pei-Fang Tang H-Y. Chen, PT, PhD, School of Physical Therapy, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Tai- wan, and Physical Therapy Room Summary: When comparing the factors that contribute to performance on the single- and dual-task (serial subtraction...

Can Social Dancing Prevent Falls in Older Adults? A Protocol of the Dance, Aging, Cognition, Economics (DAnCE) Fall Prevention Randomized Controlled Trial

by | Apr 24, 2017 | Ballroom Dance, Community-Based, Dance, Falls

by Dafna Merom, Robert Cumming, Erin Mathieu, Kaarin J Anstey, Chris Rissel, Judy M Simpson, Rachael L Morton, Ester Cerin, Catherine Sherrington and Stephen R Lord Summary: In this Australian study they are determining whether participation in social dancing will:...