How to Prevent Falls in Senior Care

Our staff at The Redwood Club in Wellington NZ insist that I use a walking frame when moving around as I am prone to falling, mostly because I have a balancing problem. Any ideas for help are always welcome and I read with interest the article above, most of which are common sense although carrying them through is sometimes hard.
I do appreciate help to stand up from a chair or walking up and down steps and playing some games at the club requires a friendly helper standing close by. But most people are mindful of when I need support and for this I am appreciative of their willingness to drop what they are doing to lend a hand. Thank you to the other residents and staff. Owen.

Assisting with falls prevention through exercise and fun and games supports our residents to remain active, independent and safe. I' ve been working with a falls risks resident for the last six weeks with great results in reducing her falls at certain times of the day. Providing more social and cognitive activities have reduced her boredom and increased interest in group activities. I'm hoping to show our activities team that exercise and fun activities do make a difference. Thanks golden carers for re inforcing my thoughts on this subject.

Great ideas, than you for sharting Jean.

Every thursday morning we do what we call the happy healthy active program, we do a variety of sitting exercises,pluss standing including figure 8 walking around chairs,peging clothes on a line and taking them off , ball kiking, 1-1 wals practicing heal toe walking which is great for helping balance, genraly making it fun, since starting this program ourfalls numbers have dropped so its working. Jean.

Hi lovely ladies, thank you so much for those useful information which are related to my assignment now,
thank you Golden carers for offering me this opportunities to build up my confidence while i am working as a second language

Thank you for sharing Darla. Introducing fitness balance while entertaining is an imaginative idea. Active support allows residents to feel accomplished in line with people-centred philosophy.

Well done Maryann. It is comforting to know that your program inspired residents to help themselves.

Love this article, I plan to share the Article with our Recreation and Rehabilitation Team.
If I may share an idea our facility tried as part of balance or additional exercise to the physical game. Many of our Residents using a wheelchair stand and do short walks as part of their daily physio program. While playing lawn golf (plastic balls on string thrown toward 3 rungs on stationery plastic ring board), I offered choice to stand and throw the balls, with the physio belt around their waist for additional support from therapist to balance as they throw the golf balls.
This allows each Resident choice in how they would perform the task as well as sitting then standing, and balance on several tries (4 times around the small group). . All the Residents are offered a choice, those ambulatory and those needing to use wheelchair. This is all done with direct supervision and is a success.

I have introduced a Falls Prevention Ex's Program to our Facility.
It.s not for everyone but has been very positive for those taking part. We also purchased a Wii and play Bowls. Some Redients have taken it upon themselves now to also walk every morning, keeping fit and maintain independence as well.

What great article. Very informative, a common sense to approach to preventing falls in the activity area. I work activity/ Physio - aide so will definitely be putting this in practice.
Thank you.