08/04/2026
APRIL IS FALLS PREVENTION MONTH
Thank you to the for their April webinar presented by Danielle Meldrum from
Did you know?
👟1 in 3 adults are at risk of a fall
👟 falls are the number 1 cause of death
👟 80% of falls are preventable
Spotting the subtle changes:
💪🏼 strength & power: can you sit to stand 5x in 15seconds?
⚖️ balance ability: static and dynamic
🚶 gait: can you raise from a chair, walk 3m, turn and return in