Current falls prevention information for seniors is too hard to find. One company is Making A Stand.
Before we move on lets look at the unfortunate statistics in Australia
- On average, 1 in 3 people aged 65 and over will fall at least once per year
- 50% of people aged 80 years and older will fall at least once a year
- Falls are the most common cause of injury in older people resulting in them going to hospital
- In older adults, up to 30% of falls can result in moderate to severe injuries, such as lacerations, hip fractures and head trauma, resulting in an increased risk of early death
If these facts alarm you, it’s time to take action. Even if you do not experience falls now, preventing them is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your independence as you get older. Why is this?
A fall often leads to a fear of falling, avoidance of daily activities, social isolation, lowered quality of life and can precipitate a move to residential aged care.
The good news is, there are simple ways to prevent most falls. Making A Stand have put together a simple online course that will help you and plan for the future.
Why a course is so important?
Apart from the educational benefits there are further advantages of completing a course.
- Escape routine
- Intellectual stimulation
- Sharing valuable knowledge with peers
Keeping the brain active has been linked to reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. So not only are you futureproofing yourself physically by undertaking this course, you are futureproofing yourself mentally.
Why is it online?
With most courses falls prevention courses typically being held in a physical setting, there are many important reasons why this course is online
- Physical restrictions – some of those in most need of falls prevention education may be excluded by having to travel to and from the physical setting)
- Geographic restrictions – people who live more remotely may be excluded by an educational course set in major cities only)
- Learning advantages – Learn at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home. Take breaks when you need
- Cognitive advantages – A wider mix of audio, visual and sensory material to cater for anyone with any hearing or vision problems
- Memory advantages – The material will always be easily accessible on your computer for whenever you need to refresh what you learnt. No more storing pieces of paper around the house.
Get started today with your 1st lesson free!
A team of experts at Make A Stand have put together this new course based on the latest research. The program covers many aspects of falls prevention over 7 lessons and teaches the seriousness and consequences of falls, how to identify and modify potential hazards and minimise overall risk of falls.
This course is completely online, so you can complete it at your own pace from the comfort of your own home.
Make A Stand want everybody to get a taste for the course, so are giving away the 1st Lesson for free.