Approximately 1 in 3 older adults living at home will have at least one fall each year. In most cases, falls do not result in serious injury, but in some cases they can have devastating effects — for instance, an older adult with osteoporosis may sustain a serious fracture following a fall.
This course explains why older people are often at risk of falls and how falls can be prevented in domestic settings. You will learn practical strategies for adapting the environment and working with healthcare professionals to reduce risk and promote independence.
You will learn
- Why older people are at particular risk of falls
- Environmental factors that make a fall more likely
- What to do if you fall
- How to prevent falls in domestic settings by adjusting the environment
- Getting help with day-to-day tasks and investing in safety aids
- Why strength and balance training can reduce the risk of falls
- How to start an effective exercise programme
- Why regular sight tests can minimise an individual’s risk of falls
- The link between medication, alcohol and falls
The course contains 4 modules (around 2.5 hours of learning), each including a quiz.
This course is part of our Care courses, and pairs well with our Health & Safety courses for wider risk-management training.
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