Join us as we provide you with education and practical advice to help prevent falls.
This 60 minute presentation will be delivered by our experienced exercise physiologist, Chris Archer. Chris has had over 12 years of exercise as an exercise physiologist and he has a special interest in the area of falls prevention. Chris is passionate about keeping people on their feet, improving their mobility and increasing independence levels.
We also have the wonderful Erica Dash from Erica Dash Podiatry talking about foot care and footwear to help prevent falls! She will be bringing in some example shoes to show you as well!
Who is this talk for?
This talk is perfect for those who would like to prevent falls themselves. And it is also perfect for carers, significant others, sons, daughters and friends who would like to learn how to provide assistance to their client/loved one and to help reduce their risk of falls.
Why is falls prevention important?
After the age of 60 our risk of having a fall increases. Falls can lead to injury, hospitalisation and in severe cases falls can be fatal. Falls reduces walking confidence, and can lead to social isolation. Therefore, it is so important that we aim to avoid falls in the first place, to the best of our ability. And we will be talking about this at our upcoming falls prevention talk.
Topics included on the day:
- What causes falls?
- Environmental risk factors
- Walking aids...yes or no??
- Medication side effects
- Footwear and foot care
- Exercise and physical activity levels
- Balance
- Mobility
- Nutrition
- Injury and pain management
- Tips about how to reduce risk factors
Inclusions:
- 60 minute talk led by exercise physiologist Chris
- 30 minutes of question time, discussion and light lunch
- Take home information
- Each participant will receive a gift voucher allowing them FREE entry to one of our exercise classes as well as a discounted initial assessment.
- There will be a lucky draw prize on the day for all participants as well!
When: monday 21st October at 12.30pm
Cost: $15.00 per person.
If you'd like to ask for more information, please contact us on:
Phone: 0424 270 016
Email: info@convenientlyactive.com.au
