Monthly Archives: May 2016
Clinical Review: Prevention of falls in older people living in the community
Advisory Committee Member Edgar Viera’s Clinical Review, Prevention of falls in older people living in the community, was recenlty published the BMJ. Access the full article here: http://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i1419.full?ijkey=skBRWeTQnz1mZfI&keytype=ref
Evidence from International Study Highlights Need for More Walkable Neighborhoods
A recent study done in fourteen cities across the globe shows evidence and highlights the need for more walkable communities. Some of the main findings include: Residential density, number of public transport stops, number of street intersections and number of parks within walking distance were found to be the most activity-friendly characteristics of a neighborhood. Each…
Lead Agencies
Our partners include the following lead agencies: AARP Florida, Alliance for Aging, Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, Health Foundation of South Florida, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization, United Way of Miami-Dade, and Urban Health Partnerships.
