Computer Games Could Prevent Falls in the Elderly From: Bioscience Technology - 11/24/2014 A team from Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CMFT) and The University of Manchester has developed new computer games in collaboration with MIRA Rehab Limited and tested by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust's Falls Prevention Team and its patients, designed to significantly reduce the likelihood of falls at home and in the community among older people. Research has shown that engaging in certain physical exercises can prevent falls by at least 40%, but many older people find it difficult to maintain sufficient activity levels. To increase older people's compliance with prescribed exercise, Manchester researchers have now developed a series of computer games called Exergames that make staying active more engaging. Read the entire article at: http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/news/2014/11/computer-games-could-prevent-falls-elderly http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/article/?id=13348 Links: Mira http://www.mirarehab.com/ Using evidence based exergames for older people to improve function, strength, balance to prevent falls, fractures and hospital admissions http://www.nursing.manchester.ac.uk/research/researchgroups/socialcareandpopulationhealth/activeageing/projects/?ID=3086&Control=TagList1