NSLHD deputy Board Chair Professor Mary Chiarella AM (second to left) helping out at the RNSH Spring into Action stall
Springing Into Action to Prevent Falls Spring into Action returned for its second year across the district to help raise awareness around falls prevention and the importance of physical activity. Coordinated by NSLHD’s Population Health
board member Karen Filocamo. Speaking about the initiative, NSLHD Falls Prevention Coordinator Margaret Armstrong said raising awareness about falls and the importance of exercise can positively impact public health. “Research has shown that regular exercise that includes both functional strength and balance challenges, can reduce falls by 23 per cent,” she said. The program has gained traction at a statewide level, with the NSW Falls Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network engaging several other local health districts and services to implement the initiative. For more information on Spring Into Action visit https://nshp.com.au/SpringIntoAction
Promotion’s Healthy Ageing team, the initiative uses a yellow theme to signify spring and encourage older adults to ‘Spring into Action’ with physical activity during the warmer weather to reduce the risk of falls. Promotional stalls, crazy sock days, community health activities and walks using NatureFix were some of the celebrations across the district to raise awareness. Some of these celebrations included two special guests joining in - NSLHD deputy Board Chair Professor Mary Chiarella AM and
NSLHD board member Karen Filocamo (third to right) helping out at the Hornsby Hospital Spring into Action stall
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