Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Southern health workers are getting involved in a national campaign to help reduce falls among the elderly.
The Southern District Health Board is taking part in government organisation, the Health Quality & Safety Commission's, month-long April Falls promotion.
The plan is to prevent falls and reduce harm from falls in aged residential care.
That will involve risk assessment, care planning and developing a safe environment for residents.
The health board says falling is one of the most serious problems associated with ageing.