For health professionals

Falls are one of the most serious issues affecting the independence of seniors in Western Australia. In the next year:

• 1 out of 3 people over the age of 65 will fall
• Of those, one third will require medical attention
• Of those needing medical attention, 1 in 4 people will be hospitalised

Falls for people aged 65 years and over cost the health system $83 million in 2001–02, about 1.5% of the total health expenditure in Western Australia.

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Falls prevention network

The Falls Prevention Health Network (opens in new window) coordinates input from stakeholders across falls prevention services.

For GPs

» Risk factors
» Mobility
» Medication
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» Vitamin D and calcium
» Postural hypotension