Sandwell Falls Prevention Exercise - A Falls Free Life
Sandwell Falls Prevention Exercise:
A Falls Free Life
Falling down can be frightening. A fall can cause injury and create a situation where a person’s confidence is shaken.
The Falls Prevention Exercise Programme is a free service aimed at preventing falls in those aged 50+ or have mobility/balance issues.
What is it?
We offer a 12-week safe exercise programme at one of our community venues across Sandwell.
These exercises are designed to improve your mobility, balance and strength.
If you are unable to attend one of our community sessions, we can provide a workbook for you to exercise safely at home.
The team will also provide Information, Advice and Guidance on ways to prevent falls and maintain your mobility and balance.
The service will also refer you to the other community support services available if necessary.
Eligibility
Eligibility
- Aged 50 and over
- Sandwell resident or registered with a GP in Sandwell
Inclusion Criteria (1 or more of the following):
- Fear of Falling
- Feeling unstable
- History of Falls (injurious and non-injurious)
- Low bone density and/or family history of osteoporotic fracture.
- Be able to stand independently with/without walking aid
- Be able to mobilise independently with/without walking aid
Exclusions
- GP has said that you have a heart condition and has recommended only medically-approved physical activity.
- Pain
- Angina
- Acute systemic illness (cancer)
- Visual or vestibular disturbances
- Significant drop in BP during exercise
- Unstable or acute heart failure
- Unable to maintain seated upright posture
- Impaired cognition
- Diagnosis of dementia
How it works
Our team will contact you to arrange an assessment, to understand your circumstances and level of mobility/balance. This will include:
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A basic questionnaire to understand your health and circumstances
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A falls risk assessment
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A wellbeing assessment
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A simple Timed Up and Go (short walk) test
This will determine your level of risk for falling, and enable our team to recommend one of our classes and/or connect you to other community-based support.
For more information or to book a Falls Prevention Assessment, please get in touch with us by completing the contact form below or:
Email: sandwellfallsprevention@ageuksandwell.org.uk
Phone: 0121 437 0033
Guide and form downloads
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Download the Staying Steady Info Guide (PDF)
Full of tips and guide, this is an essential booklet you can download.
You can also get a physical copy direct from Age UK - click the following link button for more information.
Staying steady downloadable information guide | Age UK -
Download the self assessment (DOCX)
You can download a simple form to help you do a self assessment of your home.
This version is a DOCX file as used by Microsoft Word, but should load into Open Office and similar applications.
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Download the Self Assessment (PDF)
You can download a simple form to help you do a self assessment of your home.
This version is a PDF file as used by a multitude of applications such as Above Acrobat Reader and similar applications.
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