Fall Prevention

Every 5 minutes, a person over 65 ends up in the emergency room after a fall accident. This is only 10% of the total number of fall accidents involving the elderly. The consequences of a fall are enormous, both in personal suffering and social care costs. A fall accident has a great impact on the independence of the elderly, being able to live at home longer and quality of life. The direct medical care costs of fall accidents already shot through 1 billion euros in 2020.

Fall prevention focuses on preventing falls. As you age, the chances of falling may increase. You can do a lot yourself to prevent falling. Healthy diet and adequate exercise help. You can also make simple adjustments in your home, for example, to ensure that your home is safe.

How strong are you? 

By taking the test, you will know your risk of falling. You will also receive immediate advice on how to minimize your risk of falling. The test is anonymous and takes about 3 minutes.

You can find more information on this topic at www.veiligheid.nl