Faqs

There are many benefits to attending strength and balance training and it perhaps is not necessary to mention to them that attending training is good to prevent falls. You could talk about the [...]

Falling is something that older people do not generally talk about. This is similar to other issues like incontinence or depression. But just like with depression, over time the more that people [...]

A whole range of factors can contribute to you having a fall. A thorough assessment by your GP, or Practice Nurse, a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist is recommended to determine your [...]

A whole range of walking aids are widely available, ranging from simple walking sticks to fancy types of walkers and wheelchairs. Any walking aid should be carefully matched to your particular [...]

The most common causes of falls include weak muscles, unstable balance, dizziness, vision problems, side effects from medications (such as dizziness and confusion) and environmental hazards (such [...]

Falling may be due to factors other than ‘not taking care’. Unfortunately, taking more care is usually not enough to prevent a fall. But it can be difficult for an older person to tell their [...]

Losing balance or falling is a problem. Sometimes people might incorrectly believe that losing their balance or falling is just part of ageing, but there are many factors that influence balance, [...]