Stay Standing falls prevention course

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Event Series Event Series: Stay Standing falls prevention course

Stay Standing falls prevention course

26 July, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Stay Standing is the only accredited falls prevention program in Australia and includes a home program of exercises based on the Otago Exercise Program.
Sessions are held on a Friday for eight weeks and each one includes structured exercises, presentations from allied health specialists and morning tea.

Program topics covered include:
»»Assessment with physiotherapists Monique or Tim and home program of exercises to prevent falls in week one.
»»Falls contingency planning, SMART goals and managing chronic pain.
»»Managing continence with a nurse and Healthy Bones with a dietician.
»»Safety at home with an occupational therapist, Vision with an optometrist and Hearing with a audiologist.
»»Footwear to stay safe and comfortable on your feet with a podiatrist and Safety away from home with the Queensland Police Service.
»»Managing medication and sleep with a Pharmacist.
»»First Aid with the Queensland Ambulance Service including recognising common senior emergencies.
»»Exercise review and outcomes and a celebration in the final week.

Stay Standing will begin at Indooroopilly on July 19 and at Ashgrove on October 11. To find out more or book your spot phone Jubilee Community Care on 3871 3220.

Details

Date:
26 July, 2019
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Series:

Venue

Indooroopilly Senior Citizens Centre
60 Stamford Rd, Indooroopilly
Brisbane, Queensland 4068 Australia
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Phone
3871 3220