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IS BEST FOR FE AT HOME
Accidents can happen regardless of age or illness, but by identifying and managing the risks, the likelihood of falls at home can be reduced.
Optimise Allied Health Physio- therapist Anthony Moore has been practicing in the industry for 15 years. Ten of those years have been spent specialising in delivering services to older Australians to provide advice and guidance on keeping them healthy and happy at home.
“There was a lack of cohesive service provision to older people in the community, so as a business we decided to move into that space and fill that need,” Anthony explained.
“This type of service – imple- menting preventative measures in the
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home to help reduce the risk of falls – is urgently required in communities across Australia.”
A falls prevention home assess- ment is an important measure to take for anyone who lives on their own, or those who are at risk of falling. People who have previously had a fall should also consider having an assessment and talk to someone about their experience.
Anthony said a post-fall assess- ment may include developing an appropriate exercise program, and ensuring the person has confidence and the ability to return to normal functioning in their day-to-day life.
“The strategy is the more you can do the more you will do,” he said.
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