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Preventing falls

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A fall can be a disturbing and dangerous experience. Yet falls can be prevented through exercise and home safety. This section provides details of organisations, simple training programs, literature and videos that can help older people to live an active, healthy and independent life.

National Falls Awareness Day 2008

Over 600 events took place throughout the UK and abroad for this year's National Falls Awareness Day.

Tai Chi exerciseAbout preventing falls

Tips on how to stay steady on your feet, what to do if you fall and the importance of involving your doctor.

Latest news

The latest developments in policy, research, reports and materials from Help the Aged relating to preventing falls.

Resources and publications 

Research, leaflets, posters, reports, exercise videos, DVDs and books on preventing falls.

Minority Ethnic Elders Falls Prevention

Projects developed with older people from minority ethnic groups to reduce the risk of falls in their community.

 

Preventing Falls newsletter

Sign up for bi-monthly updates from our Healthy Ageing programme.

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Tell us your story

Email us about your falls experiences.

Publications and downloads

Staying Steady
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