Spring into Action to Prevent Falls
Spring is a great time to get active and take action against falls. The warmer weather and longer days make it easier to get outside and move around. Did you know being active can reduce falls risk. In fact, research has shown doing exercise, particularly balance and strengthening exercises, can reduce falls risk in older adults by 23%? This September, NSLHD Population Health Promotion and the Falls Prevention Committees are encouraging everyone to ‘Spring into Action ’. Access a range of resources to get your patients and clients moving and engaging in activity to stay strong and prevent falls: • Take the Spring into Action Quiz (and test your colleagues) • Find local exercise programs suitable for older adults, such as Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy & Active for Life and Stepping On • Access the Sydney North Health Network’s Health Pathways to find local clinics and services to help with falls prevention • Access falls prevention information sheets
Find the Spring Into Action resources at https://nshp.com.au/SpringIntoAction
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