At Jubilee Community Care our concern is your welfare, safety and independence. We provide more than services in the home. We believe in looking after your social, emotional and physical wellbeing too. As such, Jubilee has a full calendar of activities, educational forums, health programs and support groups to help meet your wider needs. Explore our events calendar below to find out what we've got going on.

Please note: Be aware that due to Covid-19 restrictions, there may be changes to activities so contact Jubilee’s Activities Officer Vicki on 3871 3220 for information about cost & transportation.

 
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Recurring Event Event Series: Stay Standing falls prevention program

Stay Standing falls prevention program

14 June, 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 Bellbowrie on May 3, 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:
14 June, 2019
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Series:

Venue

Bellbowrie Tavern
5 Birkin Rd, Bellbowrie
Brisbane, Queensland 4070 Australia
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