Fall Prevention in the Elderly

Falls are among the most common and dangerous accidents in old age, and can cause serious physical, emotional, social and even financial impacts. As the Brazilian population ages, the urgency to prevent these events also grows.

This course was developed especially for caregivers, family members and the elderly themselves, and focuses on preventing falls in the home environment, where most accidents occur.

You will learn what to do in cases of:

• The physiological changes of aging and how they affect balance and mobility
• The current scenario of falls at home and their severity
• Intrinsic (related to the person's health) and extrinsic (related to the environment) risk factors
• The physical, emotional and social consequences of falls
• Practical and effective prevention strategies
• The role of assistive technologies in the safety of the elderly