Older People's Safety in the Home

Improved living standards, better healthcare, greater awareness of the importance of a healthy diet and taking regular exercise have led to more and more people enjoying life into their 80s and 90s.

However older people, in particular the frail elderly, are one of the groups of our population most vulnerable to accidents, particularly in and around the home.

The role of voluntary and professional practitioners in promoting accident prevention is vital if there is to be a long-term reduction in attendances at emergency departments and GP surgeries.

Home accidents can lead to unnecessary pain and suffering and to long stays in hospital. Many of these accidents are preventable. Developed specifically to address this issue, our course focuses on the most common types of home accidents affecting this age group and their prevention. This course is designed to provide an overview of the accident problem and an insight into injury prevention in critical areas.

Overview

Aims and objectives

To develop delegates' skills in promoting safer home environments within their client group, by developing skills and knowledge in:

The importance and need for home safety
Recognising who is most at risk from home accidents and why
The causes, consequences and related costs of home accidents
Accident prevention measures and methods of assessing, prioritising and controlling risk
Effective interventions and how to evaluate them

Who is the course intended for?

The role of voluntary and professional practitioners in promoting accident prevention is vital if there is to be a long-term reduction in attendance at A&E departments and GP surgeries. Home accidents can lead to unnecessary pain and suffering and to long stays in hospital. This course is designed to provide an overview of the accident problem and an insight into injury prevention in critical areas.

The course is intended for: