NSW Falls Program

The Clinical Excellence Commission, NSW Falls Program seeks to promote a comprehensive, systemic and integrated approach to falls prevention within NSW.

[NSW Fall Prevention & Healthy Ageing Network @NSWFallsNetwork]

It's not too late to register for tomorrow's Webinar: Recognising the signs of frailty and deciding what to do about them, with Prof. Susan Kurrle. (10th April 2-3pm AEST) @NSWCEC: .#AprilFallsDay 2019,
Register at https://t.co/6riZ5thM2O #FallsPrevention

[Clinical Excellence Commission @NSWCEC]

.#AprilFallsDay 2019, Frailty can impact a person’s ability to function and maintain independence on a daily basis. Frailty ��� Do you know the signs? View the resources on the CEC website https://t.co/nFNTCXHXw7 #FallsPrevention

[Clinical Excellence Commission @NSWCEC]

.#AprilFallsDay 2019, Frailty – Do you know the signs? Unintentional weight loss, self-reported exhaustion, weakness, slow walking speed & low physical activity. Falls & Frailty are linked. View the resources at https://t.co/2etelP4sdw #FallsPrevention

[Clinical Excellence Commission @NSWCEC]

.#AprilFallsDay 2019, Webinar with Professor Anne- Marie Hill, 3rd April 2-3pm (AEDT) The importance of mobilising frail older people in hospital to prevent further deconditioning. Register in advance for this webinar at https://t.co/S5PpdWzvaj #FallsPrevention

[Clinical Excellence Commission @NSWCEC]

It’s #AprilFallsDay® 2019, Frailty and Falls. Frailty – Do you know the signs? View the resources on the CEC website https://t.co/zyADyADMDB #FallsPrevention

[Western NSW LHD @wnswlhd]

#TeamCanowindra are leading the way in falls prevention! It has been a busy 12 months for #Canowindra who took part in a state-wide project through @NSWCEC on falls prevention and have now won an exemplary award! Find out more here https://t.co/ML1b0RhMnF

[Lisa Keay @KeayLisa]

Lisa Dillon and Metaxia Tsoukatos presenting on the Platform study at #fallsnetwork2018 @GuideDogsNSWACT @georgeinstitute

[Lisa Keay @KeayLisa]

Metaxia Tsoukatos O&M specialist shared case studies from the Platform study which highlight complexities of working with older people with vision impairment but possible benefits @GuideDogsNSWACT @georgeinstitute #fallsnetwork2018

[Lisa Keay @KeayLisa]

Great to get an update on the strong evidence for exercise programs to prevent falls by @CathieSherr at #fallsnetwork2018

[NSW Falls Program @NSWFallsProgram]

Looking forward to the sold out @NSWFallsNetwork Annual Falls Forum in Sydney tomorrow with over 400 delegates attending. The morning plenary sessions will be web streamed. For my information go to https://t.co/nVn5EnySKh

[SESLHD @SEastSydHealth]

APRIL FALLS MONTH | This April the focus is on #nutrition and #hydration for older people. When older people don’t consume enough food or water they lose muscle & strength and can become unsteady on their feet. This puts them at greater risk of a #fall. https://t.co/hqOFBG4kfX

[NSW Falls Program @NSWFallsProgram]

#AprilFallsDay® 2018 Eating well to prevent falls - Spotting the signs of poor nutrition in older people: Loose clothes, belts, jewellery or dentures and meals not being eaten or food rotting #fallsprevention @nswcec https://t.co/jfiLutqUWi

[SESLHD @SEastSydHealth]

Eating well and staying active is important for all older people. Our staff at @CalvaryCareAUS Kogarah are supporting #AprilFallsDay https://t.co/KLPx3NQcJm

[Northern Sydney Local Health District @NthSydHealth]

It's April Falls Day today - a part of a whole month dedicated to falls prevention. Our staff were out and about spreading the word about nutrition and hydration for keeping people on their feet #AprilFalls18

[SESLHD @SEastSydHealth]

2018 #AprilFallsDay aims to highlight the importance of nutrition and hydration for older people; reducing their risk of falls. Here's our team at #SutherlandHospital sharing information today

[NSW Falls Program @NSWFallsProgram]

#AprilFallsDay® 2018 Eating well to prevent falls. Eating healthy food from a balanced diet with adequate protein is important for maintain muscle mass and muscle strength to reduce the risk of muscle wasting, frailty and fall-related injury #fallsprevention @nswcec

[Clinical Excellence Commission @NSWCEC]

.#AprilFallsDay 2018 Eating well to prevent #falls. When older people don’t eat or drink enough they lose muscle and strength #fallsprevention https://t.co/XMXViSDO5O

[NSW Falls Program @NSWFallsProgram]

#AprilFallsDay® is highlighting the importance of nutrition and hydration for older people; to reduce the risk of malnutrition, dehydration and delirium to reduce the risk of falls #fallsprevention @nswcec https://t.co/jfiLutIvNQ

[NSW Falls Program @NSWFallsProgram]

Happy #AprilFallsDay® 2018 –Nutrition and Hydration, eating well to prevent falls #fallsprevention @nswcec https://t.co/jfiLutqUWi