Step Ahead to Fall Prevention in Older Adults
This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals, caregivers, and anyone supporting older adults with the knowledge and practical skills needed to reduce the risk of falls. The course explores the normal physical and functional changes associated with aging, examines the factors that contribute to falls, and highlights preventable risks that can be addressed through effective care strategies. Participants will gain a better understanding of healthy aging and learn evidence-based approaches to promote safety, maintain independence, and improve the overall well-being of older adults.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain the key principles of healthy aging and how age-related changes can affect mobility, balance, and overall function.
- Identify the physical, environmental, medical, and lifestyle factors that increase the likelihood of falls in older adults.
- Distinguish between modifiable and non-modifiable fall risk factors and recognize opportunities for early intervention.
- Apply practical fall prevention strategies to create safer care environments and reduce the risk of injury.
- Support older adults in maintaining independence by encouraging safe mobility, healthy habits, and proactive risk management.
- Integrate evidence-informed fall prevention practices into everyday caregiving and healthcare settings to enhance the quality and safety of care.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain the key principles of healthy aging and how age-related changes can affect mobility, balance, and overall function.
- Identify the physical, environmental, medical, and lifestyle factors that increase the likelihood of falls in older adults.
- Distinguish between modifiable and non-modifiable fall risk factors and recognize opportunities for early intervention.
- Apply practical fall prevention strategies to create safer care environments and reduce the risk of injury.
- Support older adults in maintaining independence by encouraging safe mobility, healthy habits, and proactive risk management.
- Integrate evidence-informed fall prevention practices into everyday caregiving and healthcare settings to enhance the quality and safety of care.
Modules
Module 1
Falls and Older Adults
Module 2
Effects of Aging on Falls Risk
Module 3
Fall Risk Factors
Module 4
Modifiable Risk Factors
Module 5
Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers age-related changes, biological, behavioural, social, and environmental fall risks, modifiable risk factors, safe mobility, nutrition, medication safety, and strategies to reduce falls in older adults.
Yes, learners receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
To register, log in or sign up to your Care Learning account using your email and password. New users can create an account at care-learning.com.
Yes, it is suitable for healthcare professionals and caregivers supporting older adults at risk of falls.







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