Preventing Falls
Among older people, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries. Falls can have a serious effect on your quality of life and emotional wellbeing. It is known that falls can have large effects on peoples confidence and cause anxiety.
As we age it is natural for our bones to get weaker, this results in falls becoming increasingly dangerous as you are more likely to fracture or break a bone. There are ways you can decrease your risk of falling, this can prevent your likelihood of hospital admission. With the right fall prevention measures, you can largely decrease your risk of injury and live life confidently.
Keeping Healthy
Looking after your health is a critical part of fall prevention. Medications and normal ageing symptoms can affect your balance and increase your risk of falling. learn techniques to make your days safer and what body parts you should focus on to improve balance and stability.
Anxiety Around Falling
Being afraid of falling is normal however it can quickly become unhealthy and control how you live your life. Learn how to deal with feelings of anxiety around falling in a healthy and productive way.
