What home care support can help prevent falls?
Falls prevention may involve physiotherapy, occupational therapy, equipment, home modifications and help with daily tasks.
Key points
- Falls prevention may involve physiotherapy, occupational therapy, equipment, home modifications and help with daily tasks.
- The goal is to reduce risk while preserving choice and independence.
- A GP or allied-health assessment may identify practical causes and solutions.
Falls prevention may involve physiotherapy, occupational therapy, equipment, home modifications and help with daily tasks.
A GP or allied health professional should assess new or repeated falls because they may have medical causes.
A falls plan may include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medication review through a GP, mobility equipment, better lighting, rails, footwear advice and personal support for risky tasks.
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01Guide sectionWhat should I do next?
Identify the two or three most immediate safety or independence concerns.
Discuss them with the GP, assessor or relevant allied-health professional.
Start with targeted support and review whether the risk or function improves.
02Guide sectionHelpful Local Home Help resources
03Guide sectionCheck the official guidance
Check current Support at Home guidance. Aged care rules, funding amounts and program guidance can change, so check the current official information before making an important care or financial decision.
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