Overview of Online Falls Directory Nina Daly, Accident Prevention Officer Promoting Wellbeing Team Feb Overview of Online Falls Directory Nina Daly, Accident Prevention Officer Promoting Wellbeing Team Feb
Growing use of technology to deliver health There is growing number of national, regional and local projects/providers aimed at getting more older people online. Examples include: Digital Age Project (NI) Telecommunity Fund AgeUK’s Itea & Biscuits week (Sept 2013) U3A Southern Regional College Mens Sheds projects
Aim of the Falls Directory To raise awareness of and reduce accidental falls in the home among older people living in the Southern Trust area. Supporting strength, confidence & independence as you get older.
Objectives of the Falls Directory To: Prevent frailty, promote bone health & reduce accidents; Encourage physical activity & healthy lifestyle; Reduce unnecessary environmental hazards Encourage people to report falls & seek help early on. Increase awareness of Trust & other services which can help individuals who have had a fall or are at risk of falling.
Primary Target Group Older people Secondary Target Groups Health professionals Staff/volunteers – all sectors Concerned relatives or friends
Content of the Falls Directory Understanding why falls occur Conditions linked to falling Bone health and osteoporosis Hydration, having enough fluids Lifestyle factors Medication
Continued… Making your home safe Good lighting in the home Keeping warm and avoiding falls Aids and equipment that might help If you have had a fall Trust staff and services Other information and services
Content around Hydration How good hydration can assist in preventing treating # ailments. Age & poor hydration What can cause dehydration How to spot the signs of dehydration The hydration glass – tips for drinking more water Link to the hydration toolkit for hospitals and healthcare Links to information on UTIs
Content on Aids and Equipment Trust staff who can assess aids for you Transforming Community Equipment Scheme List of participating retailers Specialist equipment Personal alarms – links to who provides them (AgeNI, Fold Telecare), how they work Other sources of equipment/aids
Accessing the Falls Directory Go to: Healthy Living Section Falls Prevention
Accessing the Falls Directory Using Right Hand Menu Go to: Welcome to the Southern Trust’s Falls Directory Add To Your Favourites!
Features of the Falls Directory Easy to Navigate Menu
Features of the Falls Directory Links at the Top Links at Bottom of each section to take you to the next page Bottom Links Top Links
Features of the Falls Directory Alter font size to make words BIGGER and easier to read Font Size
Features of the Falls Directory Current and up to date information Numerous internal and external links (underlined, pink text)
Features of the Falls Directory Word, powerpoint files, pdf docs taking you to: Leaflets, Booklets, Reports, dvd clips on falls
Promotion of the Falls Directory A3 Poster, A5 leaflets Credit card sized stickers Newspapers articles Presentations Tell your clients, colleagues, friends, relatives, neighbours Word of Mouth……. Communication with Trust teams, other statutory, community & voluntary org.
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