Course: Ageing Well: Why Older People Fall

We join Julia again as she talks about how friends and family can help if they are concerned a loved one may be at risk of falling. We will learn …

In this second video about how our body is designed to stay upright, we will discover how important our senses are to maintain balance. Maintaining balance is hugely important in …

In the next two videos we will discover how our bodies are designed to help keep us upright. Learning how our body is supported and how it combats the effects …

Now that we have seen some of the most common hazards, let’s see if we can identify any others around our home. If you are struggling to find any around …

In our next meet the expert video we talk to Chris Elliott who is an advanced occupational therapist. Chris explains what an occupational therapist does and the type of things …

We have seen some of the most common hazards which cause falls in the home, but there are many more that professionals such as Occupational Therapists look out for when …

Despite our homes being very familiar to us, home is the place where we most often fall. The familiarity can put us at a disadvantage. We may not notice things …

Using what we have learned so far this week, can you think of any risk factors which are present in your life? You will probably be able to think of …

As we saw last week, toddlers, teenagers and young adults also fall regularly. But this is often as a result of more risky behaviour and activities. When we say falls …

Fear of falling is more complicated than it sounds. It is a person’s belief in their own ability to perform a task safely, without losing balance or falling. However, it …

In the second of our ‘meet the expert’ series Julia talks about the concept of fear of falling and goes on to talk about risks associated with falls. We will …

In this ‘meet the expert’ video James asks our expert, Dr Liz Hill, how vision and falls are linked and what people can do to keep their eyes healthy. Liz …

Dizziness is commonly associated with falls, in fact it usually signifies an underlying medical problem. In this animation we will see three of the most common forms of dizziness: vertigo, …

Medication use is becoming much more common amongst all ages. Over the past 10 years, the proportion of people who take five or more regular medications has almost doubled. Increase …

Have you ever, or do you know anyone who has, borrowed a walking stick that was fitted for someone else? © Newcastle University Larger version of stick measurement image Ill …