{"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 UCF 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 UCF 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
\nUCF 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