Elderly Fall Prevention - Reduce Risk of Falls in Elderly

Elderly fall prevention focuses on measures to reduce the risk of falls among the elderly through various strategies and interventions.

Elderly Fall Prevention FAQ

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How can older adults prevent falls?

For older adults in the community, exercise programs and vitamin D supplementation in those with deficiency are highly effective in preventing falls. Psychoactive drug withdrawal, home visits, vision optimisation and a multifactorial approach are also effective.

How can older people prevent falls & pressure injuries?

The prevention of falls and pressure injury is a significant health issue, and minimising harm by focusing on key factors such as frailty, cognitive impairment (dementia and delirium), poor mobility, medications and nutrition will assist in reducing poor outcomes for older people.

Should older people be involved in fall and Injury Prevention?

Engaging older people themselves is an integral part of preventing falls and minimising harm from falls. Best practice in fall and injury prevention includes implementing falls prevention strategies, identifying falls risk, and implementing targeted individualised strategies that are resourced adequately, and monitored and reviewed regularly.

Are Falls a health concern for older people?

Anyone can have a fall, but falls are a major health concern for older people (those aged 65 and over). Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury in older Australians. As our population ages and the number of older people grows, the likelihood of more falls and fall-related hospitalisations increases.