Falls can result in long hospital stays a lot of pain from broken bones and a rapid decline.
If you are at risk of falls your GP may refer you to a Healthy Aging program.
Here is an excellent [url=http://www.health.qld.gov.au/stayonyourfeet/resources.asp]list of programs and resources for individuals and professionals to help older people stay on their feet and prevent falls.[/url]
It includes:
Queensland Stay On Your Feet® Community Good Practice Guidelines
Deakin Report
This academic paper (commissioned by Deakin University’s Cochrane Health Promotion and Public Health Field and School of Health and Social Development) assists with developing evidence-based support for policy and practice in falls prevention for older people.
Finding Your Feet Facilitators Manual
Research into the effects of physical activity on falls risk factors in adults aged 40-65
Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls in Older People: Best Practice Guidelines for Australian Hospitals and Residential Aged Care Facilities (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare 2009)
[url=http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/21419/seniors-action-plan-2011-2013.pdf]Logan Seniors Action Plan 2011-2013[/url] We could do something like this for seniors here in The Grove!!
Will you stay active and healthy checklist
The Queensland Stay On Your Feet® Checklist
Ageing with Vitality Resources for older people
Mackay Active Living Directory
One Step Ahead
This booklet (produced by Queensland Health and Department of Housing) advises older people how to prevent falls. It has large print is well illustrated and provides contacts for more information.
Safety postcards
These postcards (produced by Queensland Health but now out of print) aim to reduce home and garden-related injuries for older people.
– Safer Homes For Older People
– Safer Backyards
Healthy Steps-Healthy ageing directory 2008/09
Active Living for Older Adults