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Safer homes for older people

Preventing falls in older people is a major health priority.

Falls in older people can be the result of individual factors (medications, footwear, balance) or environmental factors (bad footpaths, steps without handrails).

Most of these injuries can be prevented or minimised with appropriate measures if implemented around the home.

In an emergency

If you are in an emergency situation, call 000

Health advice

Get qualified health advice 24/7 for the cost of a local call: 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)