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Overview of Online Falls Directory
www.southerntrust.hscni.net/falls.htm
Nina Daly, Accident Prevention OfficerPromoting Wellbeing Team
Feb 2015
Growing use of technology to deliver healthGrowing use of technology to deliver healthThere is growing number of national, regional and local projects/providers aimed at getting more older people online.
Examples include:Digital Age Project (NI)Telecommunity FundAgeUK’s Itea & Biscuits week (Sept 2013)U3ASouthern Regional College Mens Sheds projects
Aim of the Falls DirectoryAim 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 DirectoryObjectives of the Falls Directory
To:Prevent frailty, promote bone health & reduce accidents;Encourage physical activity & healthy lifestyle;Reduce unnecessary environmental hazardsEncourage 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 GroupPrimary Target Group
Older people
Secondary Target GroupsHealth professionalsStaff/volunteers – all sectors
Concerned relatives or friends
Content of the Falls DirectoryContent of the Falls Directory
Understanding why falls occur
Conditions linked to falling
Bone health and osteoporosis
Hydration, having enough fluids
Lifestyle factors
Medication
Continued…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 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 EquipmentContent 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 DirectoryAccessing the Falls Directorywww.southerntrust.hscni.net
Go to: Healthy Living Section
Falls Prevention
Accessing the Falls DirectoryAccessing the Falls DirectoryUsing Right Hand Menu Go to:Welcome to the Southern Trust’s Falls Directory
Add To Your Favourites!
Features of the Falls DirectoryFeatures of the Falls Directory
Easy to Navigate
Menu
Menu
Features of the Falls DirectoryFeatures 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 DirectoryFeatures of the Falls Directory
Alter font size to make words BIGGER and easier to read
Font Size
Features of the Falls DirectoryFeatures of the Falls Directory
Current and up to date information Numerous internal and external links
(underlined, pink text)
Features of the Falls DirectoryFeatures of the Falls Directory
Word, powerpoint files, pdf docs taking you to:
Leaflets, Booklets, Reports, dvd clips on falls
Promotion of the Falls DirectoryPromotion 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.