WA advice: do not take a fall
Western Australia’s falls prevention program, ‘Stay on Your Feet WA’, is a useful resource for seniors.
There is a checklist to help you determine your risk of a fall, as well as tips for preventing falls.
According to the program, many falls are avoidable and one in four over 60s will fall each year.
This can impact on a person’s mobility, independence and lifestyle.
For more information visit
www.stayonyourfeet.com.au