Home versus centre-based rehabilitation of older community dwelling fallers

INTERVENTION: Centre‐based service: Group balance, functional training, education and upper limb training interventions for 2 hours once per week for 8 weeks. 3 modules: 1.Warm‐up of modified Tai Chi, workstations of balance and lower limb strengthening exercises. 2. Verbal education and discussion group covers topics of falls prevention, promoting physical activity, National Nutritional Guidelines, relaxation, stress management, future planning. 3. Upper limb strengthening and functional activities CONDITION: Falls PRIMARY OUTCOME: Health Related Quality of Life measured using EuroQol SECONDARY OUTCOME: Frenchay Activities Index Abbreviated Mental Test Score Cost‐Benefit Falls Step Test Timed Up and Go INCLUSION CRITERIA: Informed consent from patient directly or next of kin if patient previously demonstrated cognitive impairment (Mini‐Mental State Examination score < 23 / 30).12. Availability of transportation to QEII hospital or Inala Community Health Centre sites.