Active Balance for Falls Prevention Workshop – Geraldton
Older adults who have impaired balance are at greater risk of experiencing a fall. By improving balance, we not only promote independence for older adults, but we can also prevent falls.
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Geraldton Health Campus 51-85 Shenton Street, Geraldton
Understanding Diabetes and Falls Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
FeaturedOnlineFalls are the most common cause of injury leading to hospitalisation among Aboriginal people. Older adults with diabetes have an increased risk of falls, recurrent falls and the rate of fracture following a fall. In fact, older adults who have diabetes are twice as likely to have a fall that can result in an injury.
