Balance and Falls Prevention Talk
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The notice told us here at the Astra that a balance and falls prevention workshop would be conducted and it was well attended. The workshop was facilitated by Amanda Keogh of Prestige Home Care, an organisation that specialises in services for, and education of, the mature-aged population. Emily Moore, from Seniors Fitness (at Bondi Junction) presented information and statistics, based on science and research. And some of the statistics were alarming, ranging from serious injury and incapacitation to fatalities caused by a fall. It is a hidden danger that stalks us all.
Emily asked us to complete rudimentary individual tool to assess our level of danger from falling. Surprising it was to realise that various forms of medication increased this liability. We then participated in a number of exercises designed to improve our balance. However, we were also instructed not to attempt these exercises away from means of support in case we should overbalance.
For myself, as I walk the unreliable Bondi footpaths, I always consider myself at risk from a fall. And sadly, as we now know, that Caroline Jones, an enduring Australian icon of television and journalism, died last week as the result from a fall in her home. She was only 84 – the age I will be this year.
Thank you to Bondi Beach Astra for organising this instructive workshop.
Written by resident Cleo 😊