Falls in the Elderly can be devastating. With this program, we hope to improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling.
This programme is for anyone over the age of 50 who:
- Has had falls or lost balance in the past
- Has poor balance
- Wants to improve their balance
- Wants to know more about how to prevent falls
This programme consists of:
- A full assessment by a geriatrician and a physiotherapist
- A dietary assessment by a qualified dietitian
- Assessment of bone density and treatment of bone loss
- A tailored programme which includes strength, balance and mobility training and education sessions with our geriatrician and nurse on prevention of falls
- Re-evaluation will be done periodically during the programme