2nd Biennial National Falls Prevention Summit

Falls and falls injury is a persistent and pervasive public health issue in Australia. Effective and sustainable falls prevention requires a comprehensive understanding of the diverse driving factors behind falls, effective identification of at-risk groups, the elimination of risk, and valuable education about falls, particularly for the elderly population in Australia.

Key themes include:

• Exercise to Reduce Falls and Fall Risk in People with Parkinson's Disease
• Using Exercise and Physical Activity to Reduce Fall Risk in the Old and Very Old
• Education and Integration of a Balance Program in the Community
• Building Confidence and Reducing Falls and Staying Power
• Fall Prevention and Design of the Physical Environment
• Reducing Falls Across Community, Hospital and Residential Care Settings within a Region
• Importance of Nutrition and Malnutrition Screening
• Promoting Medication Reviews and Knowledge in Falls Prevention

And many more...

Post-Conference Workshops
Wednesday 22nd June
PART A:
Health Promotion: The Way Forward For Aged Care
Jo Boylan, Doctorate Student Public Health, Senior Manager of Northern Residential Services, ACH Group

PART B:
Strength for Life/Living Longer Living Stronger Transition and Integration
Jeanette Richards, Project Officer - Strength for Life, Council on the Ageing

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This conference is endorsed by APEC No 090810001 as authorised by Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) according to approved criteria. Attendance attracts 11.5 RCNA CNE points as part of RCNA’s Life Long Learning Program (3LP). In addition, by attending the post-conference workshop you will earn an additional 2 ½ RCNA CNE points.

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