Falls prevention apps

Falls prevention apps

  • There are a variety of apps aimed at preventing falls in older adults.
  • Falls become increasingly common and are far more likely to cause injury after the age of 55 years.
  • Staying active to maintain your strength and balance can help you age safely.
  • When a person is less active, they become weaker, and this increases their chances of falling.
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Falls become increasingly common and are far more likely to cause injury after 55 years of age. When a person is less active, they become weaker, and this increases their chances of falling. Read more about preventing falls.

There are a variety of apps aimed at preventing falls in older adults, which are mainly focused on staying active to maintain strength and balance.

Before choosing an app, think about how it will benefit you and what you want it to be able to do.

  • An app will only be helpful if you use it, so it needs to be something you like using and find easy to use.
  • If you find the app difficult to use, or you don't like the imagery or look of it, or the language it uses, you may want to find another one that suits you better.
  • For more guidance on how to choose health apps, see how to choose a health app.
  • It's important to remember that apps don’t replace professional help or your doctor’s advice.

App  Features Clinical review

Keep On Keep Up app
  • An exercise app to help older adults improve strength and balance.
  • Available from Apple Store.
  • Free.
  • Read more about Keep on Keep Up app 
 4 star review

Nymbl Training app
  • An app for people wanting to improve their balance and mobility and reduce their risk of falling.
  • Available from Apple Store.
  • The app is free for all New Zealand residents, over the age of 50 years.
  • Read more about Nymbl Training app.
 5 star review

Onero Online
  • An online programme for people with osteoporosis, or who have had a previous fall, to create a structured exercise programme in their home, and to track their progress.
  • Tracking, graphs, and reporting.
  • Read more about Onero Online
 4 star review

Walking Tall
  • An app to improve posture while walking.
  • Education and information.
  • Tracking and reward feature.
  • Read more about Walking Tall
 4 star review

Falls prevention topics
Osteoporosis
NZ Health App Library
Consumer guide – how to choose a health app
Clinicians guide – how to choose a health app

Disclaimer: The NZ Health App Library is a free consumer service to help you decide whether a health app would be suitable for you. Our review process is independent. We have no relationship with the app developers or companies and no responsibility for the service they provide. This means that if you have an issue with one of the apps we have reviewed, you will need to contact the app developer or company directly.

Factsheets – using health apps safely

How to choose a health app
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Privacy and security tips for using health apps
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