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The Injury Matters team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing through our Stay On Your Feet® program....
Incontinence in older adults can be a significant risk factor for falls, as problems with bowel and bladder control can impact an older person’s ability to stay active, healthy and independent.
Social media has become a powerful tool in health promotion and injury prevention by enabling organisations and professionals to reach large and diverse audiences quickly and effectively. Understand the role of social media in health promotion and injury prevention.
The Injury Matters team is passionate about helping you live your best life through providing information on falls prevention and healthy, active ageing through our Stay On Your Feet® program....
e-Rideables are rapidly emerging as a popular mode of transport in Australia, offering a convenient, cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative for short trips. However, this rise in popularity has been accompanied by a rise in injury rates, with hospitals reporting more cases of fractures, head injuries and collisions involving riders and pedestrians.
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.
Elder abuse is a serious public health and social issue, estimated to effect 1 in 6 older adults in Western Australia. It can take many forms, including financial, social, physical, sexual, psychological and emotional abuse, and neglect, and can occur in a range of different settings. It is vital that health and community professionals working with older adults in WA carry the skills to recognise and respond to elder abuse to ensure the safety of their clients and provide support to make informed decisions about their ongoing safety and wellbeing.
Falls 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.
