{"id":143249,"date":"2024-09-27T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=143249"},"modified":"2025-04-16T17:07:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T21:07:46","slug":"research-in-60-seconds-preventing-falls-and-enhancing-healthy-aging-for-the-elderly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/research-in-60-seconds-preventing-falls-and-enhancing-healthy-aging-for-the-elderly\/","title":{"rendered":"Research in 60 Seconds: Preventing Falls and Enhancing Healthy Aging for the Elderly"},"content":{"rendered":"
Whether it\u2019s solving the world\u2019s biggest problems or investigating the potential of novel discoveries, researchers at Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ are on the edge of scientific breakthroughs that aim to make an impact. Through the Research in 60 Seconds series<\/a>, student and faculty researchers condense their complex studies into bite-sized summaries so you can know how and why Knights plan to improve our world.<\/p>\n Name:<\/strong> Ladda Thiamwong Why are you interested in this research?<\/strong> Who inspires you to conduct your research?<\/strong> How does Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ empower you to do your research?<\/strong>
\nPosition:<\/strong> Florida Blue Endowed Professor for Healthy Communities<\/p>\n
\nI believe strongly in the human ability to change and grow. I love to see this and be able to measure and share information on how best to enhance our longevity and quality of life. Ultimately, I want to prevent falls and enhance healthy aging.<\/p>\n
\nI have had numerous friends and family members who are older adults and they and their families were negatively impacted by falls.<\/p>\n
\nÂé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ has provided and encouraged me with such a wonderful atmosphere of collaboration and support. I am grateful to be able to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, a huge support team of staff and wonderful students. It\u2019s such a blessing to be in the Central Florida area with all the resources and community partnerships that are available and focused on improving life for older adults.<\/p>\n