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Don't fall for it. Falls can be prevented!
Falls are a common problem for older people and are often the reason people are admitted to a hospital or move to a nursing home or hostel.
This booklet provides advice to older Australians, their families and carers on preventing falls.
- Organisation:
- Australian Department of Health and Aged Care
- Topic:
- Ageing and aged care
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- August 2023
- Last reviewed:
- March 2025
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