Standing Strong – Silver Age Fall Prevention Programme through Dance2

healthcare, elderly, Grant for Good

Providing fall-prevention dance training programmes for the elderly

 

 

The venture is launching an evidence-based project aiming to improve the fall-prevention ability and resilience of the elderly through dance.

This project provides a taster programme for 60 elders and training programmes of different levels for 245 elders. In addition, online videos on promoting public awareness of fall prevention through dance will be shared and reach an audience of 1000 members of the public, promoting a holistic approach to improving both the physical health of the elderly and their social well-being. Research will also be conducted to provide informative statistics to promote fall prevention worldwide.

Name of Organisation

Centre for Community Cultural Development Limited

Approved Funding Amount

HK$900,000

Funding Period (Status)

2 years (Active)

Expected Impact

  • Provide dance taster programme and training of different levels (totalling 188 sessions) to 305 elders to strengthen their bodily coordination and muscle strength
  • Conduct 6 sessions of fall prevention public seminars to enhance awareness of fall prevention
  • Form a dance troupe to improve elders’ social well-being through regular dance sessions
  • Produce 1 patented fall-prevention dance programme

Milestones/Progress

(To be updated when available)

Website

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