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Hospitalisation Due to Falls is on the Rise
The INS Group • July 10, 2012
The number of older Australians hospitalised after a fall is rising, according to a report released 1st June 2012 by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Hospitalisations due to falls in older people , shows there were 78,600 hospitalised injury cases due to falls in people aged 65 years and over in 2008-09. “This was 4,000 more cases than in 2007-08”, AIHW spokesperson, Professor James Harrison, said.
Our General Assessment service can help reduce the risk.
INS offers a General Assessment service aimed at illness and falls prevention, with strategies in place to help prevent or reduce hospital admissions. A comprehensive in-home assessment by a Registered Nurse, experienced in community care, can assist in several ways.
- The Nurse conducts a general assessment, reviewing the person’s blood pressure, mobility, eyesight, hearing, etc., identifying any potential causes of falls, e.g. infection or poor mobility, and providing education on ways to minimise risk
- A Health & Safety Assessment of the home is conducted, which can identify:
- Areas of the home that pose a fall risk
- Clutter, dust or mildew that may be a risk for those with allergies, asthma, COPD or other respiratory conditions
- Beds, toilets and chairs that are either too high or too low
- Medications are reviewed, including herbal and home remedies that people often neglect or forget to mention in the hospital
For further information, visit the INS LifeGuard website or call 1800 676 336.
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