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References/Sources

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Bradley, S. M., & Hernandez, C.R. (2011). Geriatric assistive devices. American Family Physician. 84(4), 405-411.  Retrieved from http://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0815/p405.html#sec-5

Buchner, D. M., Hornbrook, M. C., Kutner, N. G., Tinetti, M. E., Ory, M. G., Mulrow, C. D., …Wolf, S. L. (1993). Development of the common database for the FICSIT trials. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 41, 297– 308.


Carolina Geriatric Education Center. (n.d.).  Fall and Otago resources. Retrieved from http://www.med.unc.edu/aging/cgec/exercise-program

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Stopping elderly accidents, deaths, and injuries. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/steadi/materials.html
 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). Effective fall prevention interventions: What works for community-dwelling older adults. Retrieved from
https://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/pdf/falls/cdc_falls_compendium-2015-a.pdf

 
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). Important facts about falls. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html

Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.a). Risk factors for falls. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/risk_factors_for_falls-a.pdf
 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.b). The 4-stage balance test. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/4-stage_balance_test-a.pdf

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.c). The 30 second chair stand test.  Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/30_second_chair_stand_test-a.pdf

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.d). The Timed up and go test. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/tug_test-a.pdf

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.e). What can you do to prevent falls. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/pdf/falls/WhatYouCanDoToPreventFalls8.5x11.pdf


Chandna, R. (2016, October 2) How to get up from bed: A Fall Proof video [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbGtsK_iO4k&feature=youtu.be

Chandna, R. (2016, November 8) How to get up from a chair: A Fall Proof video [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_ARYejsUTY

 Chandna, R. (2016, November 8) How to recover from a fall: A Fall Proof video [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_ARYejsUTY

Chandna, R. (2016, November 11) Home Hazards: A Fall Proof video [Video File]. Retrieved from 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-sEbL5iCxc​


Hamilton County Fall Prevention Task Force. (n.d). A Matter of Balance.  Retrieved from http://fallpreventiontaskforce.org/programs/matter-balance/

Health Navigator. (2015). The fall cycle. Retrieved from http://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/f/falls-prevention/
 

Mount Carmel. (2014). Home bathroom safety equipment. Retrieved from http://www.mccn.edu/library/patienteducation/duplicatenetitp_/patienteducatio_/safetyandlegal_/homesafety_/safetyhomebathr/Safety-HomeBathroomSafetyEquipment.pdf

National Council on Aging. (n.d.). Fall prevention programs. Retrieved from https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention/falls-prevention-programs-for-older-adults/
 
National Council on Aging. (2015). Fall prevention programs: Saving lives, saving money infographic. Retrieved from https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention/falls-prevention-programs-for-older-adults/


​National Council on Aging. (n.d.). Tai Chi for arthritis: Program information and guidance. Retrieved from https://www.ncoa.org/resources/tai-chi-arthritis-program-information-guidance/

National Institutes of Health. (n.d.). Balance problems. Retrieved from https://nihseniorhealth.gov/balanceproblems/aboutbalanceproblems/01.html

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. (2010). Rehabilitation measures databases.  Retrieved from

http://www.rehabmeasures.org/default.aspx

Salmorin, M. (Photographer). (2016a).
Raised toilet seat [Photograph]. Courtesy of Mei Salmorin.

Salmorin, M. (Photographer). (2016b). Shower bench [Photograph]. Courtesy of Mei Salmorin.

Salmorin, M. (Photographer). (2016c). Walker [Photograph]. Courtesy of Mei Salmorin.

Salmorin, M. (Photographer). (2016d). Rollator [Photograph]. Courtesy of Mei Salmorin.

Salmorin, M. (Photographer). (2016e). Single-point cane [Photograph]. Courtesy of Mei Salmorin.

Salmorin, M. (Photographer). (2016f). Quad canes [Photograph]. Courtesy of Mei Salmorin.

Salmorin, M. (Photographer). (2016g). Tub transfer bench [Photograph]. Courtesy of Mei Salmorin.


Scott, A. T. (2016, October 27).  18 steps to fall proofing your home. [Web log post]. Retrieved on November 16, 2016, from https://www.ncoa.org/blog/falls-prevention-home-18-step-safety-checklist/?platform=hootsuite
 
Wan, M., & Wong, R. (2014).  Benefits of exercise in the elderly.  CGS Journal of CME, 4(1), 5-8. Retrieved from http://www.canadiangeriatrics.ca/default/index.cfm/linkservid/BE32970F-E11B-C572-CBC777D45C6727C3/showMeta/0/


World Health Organization. (n.d.). Assistive devices and technologies. Retrieved from
http://www.who.int/disabilities/technology/en/
 
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