Nelson Bays Primary Health

Nelson Bays Primary Health
20 New Street, Nelson
PO Box 1776, Nelson 7040
Tel: 03 539 1170
Freephone: 0800 731 317
Fax: 03 539 4958
info@nelsonbayspho.org.nz

Falls In New Zealand

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Falls account for a number of significant injuries among all age groups
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalisation in the 65+ age group
Falls in this age group account for Π of all ACC claims and 75% of injury related hospital admissions

BUT - most falls are preventable

The impact of a Fall is quite significant and can cause:

Loss of independence and confidence
Reluctance to undertake certain activities
Fear of it happening again
Financial and social implications

AND - most falls occur in the home

Falls Prevention was previously Tai Chi

While there were numerous strengths in Tai Chi, there were also numerous limitations. So ACC and Nelson Bays Primary health joined forces and developed a 'one-of-a-kind' programme.

Our goal for the new programme was to:

Shift the focus of activity from Tai Chi to Falls Prevention
Broaden the scope and accessibility across the region
Improve impact, capacity, cost effectiveness and quality controls

And ultimately reduce impact and incidence of falls among the 65+ age group