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Fall Prevention: Staying Active

Sergio Romero, Linda B. Bobroff, and Wendy W. Lynch


Release Date: 4/6/2023

Reviewed At: 10/7/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fy738-2023

Family and Consumer Sciences

Abstract

This publication discusses exercises that can help readers maintain or improve balance, strength, and flexibility. Written by Sergio Romero, Linda B. Bobroff, and Wendy W. Lynch, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, revised April 2023.

About this Publication

This document is FCS2232, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date November 2000. Revised April 2005, May 2011, and April 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Sergio Romero, research assistant professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, UF College of Public Health and Health Professions, and co-director, Veterans Rural Health Resource Center; Linda B. Bobroff, professor emeritus, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences; and Wendy W. Lynch, regional specialized Extension agent, UF/IFAS Extension Central District; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Romero, S., Bobroff, L., & Lynch, W. (2023). Fall Prevention: Staying Active. EDIS, 2023(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy738-2023

Authors

Linda Bobroff
Linda Bobroff

professor emeritus, UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences

Sergio Romero
Sergio Romero

MS, ATC, former ENAFS education assistant and webmaster, UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, Gainesville, FL

Contacts

LaToya O'Neal
LaToya O'Neal
Specialist
University of Florida

state program leader, health and wellness Extension; and associate professor, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences

Wendy Wood
Wendy Wood
Specialized Agent
University of Florida

state specialized agent IV and Extension agent IV, family and consumer sciences/food systems, Gainesville, FL

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