In the United States there has been a great deal on fall prevention. The
first place that is looked at is the home. Dr. Laura Gatlin from Thomas
Jefferson University in Philadelphia has done a great deal of research on
this topic. You can reach her at [log in to unmask] Also, , a
search on this topic I am sure will result in a great deal of information.
Those that specialize in this area are environmental access specialist.
Various professionals make up this group such as occupational therapist,
physical therapist, rehabilitation nurses, interior design professionals,
general contractors to name a few. There role is to go into the home of the
elderly or physically challenged and evaluate the home for safety and
function. Some things that are important to address/prevent falls would be
lighting, flooring, and medical issues that would cause the person to get up
at night to go to the bathroom. Most falls occur at night so for example if
a person is on a diuretic, than making sure they take the medication early,
can decrease night voiding.
Hope this helps.....good luck with your research.
Anne Llewellyn, RN.C, BHSA, CCM, CRRN, CEAC
Professional Resources In Management Education, Inc.
1820 SW 100th Avenue
Miramar, FL 33025
954-436-6300 ext. 15
954-436-0161
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----- Original Message -----
From: Paula Neves <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: Fall prevention campaigns and seniors
> Hi Karly,
>
> As you know, public health units are doing a lot of
> work in injury prevention. For more info, please
> see APN's annual directory of injury
> and substance abuse prevention contacts in
> public health available online at
> http://www.apolnet.org/resources/res_apn.html.
> Sections 2-3 are particularly recommended.
>
> In terms of what else is being done, I believe
> Dr. Vicky Scott at the University of Victoria was compiling
> inventory of policy and program initiatives for fall
> prevention in the community. She can be
> reached at [log in to unmask], Phone: 250 - 721-7959,
> fax: 250 - 721-6499.
>
> I seem to recall something on CBC radio this
> am about a falls prevention conference in BC. I did
> a little searching and came up with the conference
> program: http://www.aimnet.bc.ca/expand.pdf.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Paula
>
> Paula Neves, MPA
> Manager, Alcohol Policy Network
> Ontario Public Health Association
> 468 Queen Street East, Suite 202
> Toronto, Ontario CANADA M5A 1T7
> Tel: 416.367.3313 x27
> Fax: 416.367.2844
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Karly Holmes [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: July 4, 2001 9:56 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Fall prevention campaigns and seniors
>
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> My name is Karly Holmes. I am in the process of researching fall
> prevention programs aimed at seniors, veterans and their caregivers.
>
> The Ontario Public Health Association and Partners for Seniors - Falls
> Prevention Program have been funded to create a network of parties
> interested in fall prevention in Ontario, and to build on the programs
> currently underway with a public awareness campaign. Very few people are
> aware of the fact that the cost associated with falls in Canada is more
> than twice that incurred due to motor vehicle crashes. We aim to change
> that.
>
> We are looking to identifying materials for effective public awareness
> programs on falls prevention, as well as key messages and channels for
> dissemination. We are looking for programs established in Canada and
> abroad. If you have information relating to a fall prevention program in
> your community, please visit the link below to share your information
> and your experiences on fall prevention campaigns.
>
> http://www.aldergroup.com/OPHA/fall_programs.htm
>
> Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge and experiences.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Karly
>
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