Course Description
Webinar Recording
Master Falls Prevention with Evidence-Based Strategies
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury, reduced independence, and hospitalisation in older adults. As clinicians, understanding why falls occur — and how to effectively assess and manage risk — is essential.
This course is designed to give you a practical, evidence-based framework to confidently assess, manage, and prevent falls in the older adult population.
What You’ll Learn
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifactorial nature of falls, including:
- Physiological and age-related changes
- Musculoskeletal contributors
- Environmental risk factors
- Medication-related influences
You’ll also develop the clinical skills to:
- Perform comprehensive falls assessments
- Identify key red flags and high-risk presentations
- Implement targeted, patient-specific intervention strategies
- Apply the latest NICE guidelines in daily practice
Use validated outcome measures to track risk and progress
The discussion on multi causality of falls was excellent