Preventing Falls for Safer Independent Living

A fall can happen in a moment, but its impact can last a lifetime. For older Australians, falls are one of the leading causes of injury, often affecting confidence, mobility and independence.

 In 2022-23, falls were the leading cause of hospitalisations due to injury in Australia, resulting in 238,055 hospitalisations, which accounted for 43.4 per cent of all injury hospitalisations.

At Right at Home, we are committed to helping our clients assess their falls risk and establish early falls prevention plans to reduce injury risk across all adult age groups.

Why Falls Prevention Plans?

Reduce Injury Risks – Helps prevent fractures, head injuries, and other complications associated with falls.

 Enhance Mobility and Stability – Focuses on improving balance, strength, and coordination.

Promote Safe Environments – Identifies hazards in homes and workplaces, improving safety.

Improve Quality of Life – Reducing fall incidents leads to greater confidence, mobility, and social engagement.

Common Strategies in Falls Prevention Plans

Strength and Balance Training – Exercises to improve core stability, leg strength, and coordination.

Environmental Modifications – Removing trip hazards, improving lighting, and installing railings whenever needed is essential both at home and in the office.

Regular Health Checks – Vision, hearing, and neurological assessments to rule out factors contributing to falls.

Exercise & Falls Prevention

Research shows that exercise, especially balance and strength training, significantly reduces falls risk. Incorporating a structured exercise routine tailored to your individual needs can significantly reduce falls risk, improve overall health, and support long-term mobility.

Best Exercises to Prevent Muscle Loss

Strength Training: Weightlifting, resistance bands, bodyweight exercises (squats, lunges, and push-ups)

Aerobic Exercise: Walking, cycling, swimming for cardiovascular health and endurance

Flexibility & Balance Work: Yoga and Pilates to improve mobility and stability

Protein and Nutrition Support: A diet rich in protein, vitamin D, and essential nutrients helps maintain muscle health

At Right at Home, we’re here to support you to stay safe, confident and independent in your own home.

Our experienced team can help assess your risk, implement practical safety strategies, and provide tailored support to suit your needs.

Download our Falls Prevention Guide to get started or contact your local Right at Home office to learn how we can support you or your loved one.

Right at Home Australia is a leading provider of quality in-home care. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve, ensuring the Right Care, Right at Home™.  We support people living with complex and post-operative care needs, dementia and cognitive decline, seniors, and adults living with a disability, including NDIS participants. Our tailored services help clients to remain safe and independent in their homes. We are an Approved Provider under the Aged Care Act, providing quality government-funded Support at Home. We also offer private pay arrangements for those who do not have government funding or who wish to pay privately for top-up care. Right at Home is all about you. We are available 24/7, so contact your local office today. You can also call our national number on 1300 363 802. 

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