Spring into Action to Prevent Falls
Spring is here! With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, it’s a great time to head outdoors, get active and take action to prevent falls.
Did you know being active can reduce the risk of falls? In fact, research has shown that doing regular exercise can reduce fall risk in older adults by 23%, with high challenge balance combined with functional strength exercise having the best effect!
Spring into Action is an initiative led by Northern Sydney LHD Health Promotion, supported by the NSW Fall Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network. This September, Spring into Action and help us reduce fall risk among our older friends, family and community.
You can access a range of resources to get your patients and clients moving and engaging in activity to stay strong and prevent falls:
Spring into Action Resources
Posters
Email Signature and MS Teams Background
Add the Spring Into Action email banner to your signature and the background to your online meetings and calls via MS Teams. Use the sunflower image for local promotions & activities.
Take the Spring into Action Quiz
Test your knowledge on physical activity and falls prevention by taking our Spring Into Action quiz.
Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) Information Sheets
For local exercise programs: Active & Healthy website
Other Available Resources
- Physical Activity Programs
- Safety Considerations for Simple Home Maintenance
- Active & Healthy
- Staying Active and Healthy at Home
- Staying Active and On Your Feet
- Staying Active Staying Safe: Booklet and Routine
- Other Exercises Programs to Keep Active
- Hospital Falls Prevention Posters
- Clinical Excellence Commission
