Fall Prevention

Practical advice on reducing falls risk for older adults in Johannesburg — from balance and strength training to what to expect from a falls assessment at JW Bio.

Fall Prevention

Balance Training for Older Adults

Every year, around one in three South Africans over 65 has a fall. Many of those falls are not accidents. They are the predictable outcome of balance systems

Fall Prevention

Fear of Falling in the Elderly: How to Break the Cycle

Fear of falling is not just a psychological discomfort. It is a clinical condition with measurable physical consequences, and it affects a significant proportion of older adults, including

Fall Prevention

Falls Prevention for Older Adults

Falls are not a normal or inevitable part of ageing. They are, however, the leading cause of injury-related death in people over the age of 65, and the

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Home Safety and Fall Prevention

Around half of all falls in older adults happen at home. Not in shopping centres or on uneven pavements, but in familiar rooms where people feel safe. The

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Hip Fractures and Fall Prevention

A hip fracture is not just a broken bone. In older adults, it is one of the most serious medical events a person can experience, with consequences that