Table 1 Educational topics covered during intervention
Week no. | Session |
|---|---|
Week 1 | Introduction to the Program for Prevention of Falls. |
Week 2 | Why do the elderly fall? Is falling normal in old age? |
Week 3 | The importance of exercise in strengthening muscles, improving balance and walking safely. |
Week 4 | What is risky behaviour? Is it normal to be afraid of falling? Which actions do I need to modify or avoid preventing falls? |
Week 5 | Medication and falls |
Week 6 | Is my home safe? How can I make it safer? |
Week 7 | How can I care for my feet? What is a safe shoe? |
Week 8 | Does food increase my risk of falling? How can I eat well? |
Week 9 | How good is my memory and attention span? What can I do to improve them? |
Week 10 | Do I see well? How important is my vision for safe indoor and outdoor mobility? |
Week 11 | Osteoporosis and the risk of fracture. |
How to get up from the floor after a fall. | |
Week 12 | Why do I need to continue exercising? |