Summer in Melbourne was very gentle to us this year, not too many hot, hot days. Autumn is a lovely time of the year when the days can be clear and the nights are cooler so trying to sleep and rest is a bit nicer. Be aware of sun sensitivity on sunny Autumn days and always …
These lovely clear days have been great for those exercise walks if you are able, especially in isolation. The trees are full of Autumn colour. Unfortunately those bright colourful leaves start to drop from the trees eventually winding up on the ground and creating a slip and fall hazard. If we have rain and these leaves can …
Are you feeling weak, confused or clumsy? Beware of falling! A person who is unsteady on their feet is at high risk for falling. This can happen just to fall trying to get out of bed, or falling off the toilet, slip in the bathtub or shower, or lose their balance as they’re walking. Bones weakened from …
Autumn brings with it cool nights, brisk mornings and clear days idea for walks. Unfortunately those bright colourful leaves start to drop from the trees eventually winding up on the ground and creating a slip and fall hazard. Add a little rain and these leaves can be slippery and they conceal any potentially hazardous defects to the ground beneath, …
Cancer patients should try to continue to exercise to keep mobile. This will help maintain supple joints, muscle strength, balance and walking ability. Don’t ignore a fall, slip or trip. Don’t just blame clumsiness but try and work out what may be the cause. Keep an eye out for health problems. The cause may be poor balance, …
Autumn is a lovely time of the year when the days can be clear and the nights are cooler so trying to sleep and rest is a bit nicer. As the air turns cooler and leaves change colour they start to drop from the trees. Add a little rain (if we are lucky at the moment) …
Patients undergoing cancer treatment are more at risk for osteoporosis and bones weakened from metastatic cancer can break or fracture. It is important to take extreme care not to trip or fall. Some risk factors for falls are relatively easy to change, especially when it come to your clothing. Cancer patients can spend longer periods in …
In this cold, icy and rainy weather the ground becomes slippery or wet. Always stop at kerbs and check the height before stepping up or down. If using walkways designed for grocery carts, wheelchairs and motorised mobility scooters be extra careful because the incline up or down may lead to a fall. A simple slip walking …
It is important to take extreme care not to trip or fall. Some risk factors for falls are relatively easy to change, especially when it come to your clothing. Cancer patients can spend longer periods in their dressing gowns. Avoid wearing clothing such as your dressing gown that is too long or touching the floor or loose …
If you are at risk for falling down due to imbalance remove floor loose, unsecured rugs and damaged carpets with curled edges that may contribute to falls. Imbalance leads to a slip, stumble, trip, loss of footing or falls involving carpet, runners or scatter rugs. Remove any clutter, if possible from your usual walking path at …
