Explore why older people fall, discover practical methods to reduce the risk of falling, and recognise when to seek help.
Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.
Every day in the UK, almost 10,000 people aged over 65 will fall over. A bad fall can have serious repercussions, potentially resulting in injury, broken bones, fear of falling, and social isolation.
On this course you’ll learn why falls are so dangerous for older people, and how to assess and reduce the risk of falling. You’ll discover how to identify the factors that put people at risk of falling, and what you can do to minimise them.
You’ll learn from world-leading experts at Newcastle University, using practical examples to explore how to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
You can find out more about this course in Professor Julia Newton’s blog post: “Falls are not a normal part of ageing.”
This comprehensive Ageing Well: Why Older People Fall curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.
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Course Instructor
Interact with others who have fallen
Expert instructor with industry experience
Subject Category
Healthcare & Medicine, Nursing
Part of our Healthcare & Medicine, Nursing curriculum
Course Language
English
All materials in English
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