Falls and Fracture Prevention in Old People: Falls are the leading cause of death due to injury among the elderly. 87% of all fractures in the elderly are due to falls. This e-learning course looks at assessing internal risk factors such as the bone density, through to creating safer environments for older people through good housekeeping, floor quality, correct footwear and further safety precautions and costs £30.00 for 1 learner.
About one third of the elder population over the age of 65 falls each year and the risk of falls increases proportionately with age. At 80 years, over half of seniors fall annually. Falls are the leading cause of death due to injury among the elderly 87% of all fractures in the elderly are due to falls. These methods vary, from assessing internal risk factors such as the bone density, through to creating safer environments for older people through good housekeeping, floor quality, correct footwear and further safety precautions. We all worry about what to do if an older person falls.
Within the 10 sections this course covers, teaching on how to care for an individual that has fallen is essential knowledge for everyone. Equally, the roles we all undertake as individuals within or outside of the health care profession are outlined, alongside equipment that may aid an older person who has fallen in the past or to prevent a future fall.
