ACC / Nelson Bays Primary Health Falls Prevention
Upright & Active Falls Prevention
The programme is called Upright & Able Falls Prevention and is a 6-week group education course
It is free on 1st referral
It incorporates education and activity options
It is held 1x per week at various locations around the region Once individuals complete the 6-week programme, ongoing support to keep active is offered through our Green Prescription(GRx) programme
Contact Details
Postal Address
ACC / Nelson Bays Primary Health Falls Prevention Programme
C/- NBPHO PO Box 1776
NELSON
7040
Physical Location
20 New Street
NELSON
Phone
(0800) 731 317
Other Phone
(03) 539 1170
Fax
(03) 539 4958
E-mail
Glenis.Bell@nelsonbayspho.org.nz
Contact Person
Glenis Bell
Accessibility
Disabled parking, Parking, Wheelchair access
Description
Education topics include:
Preventing Falls in the Home
Medications
Aches, Pains, Strains and feet
Keeping bones strong with food (including Vitamin D)
Home-based options & safe exercise habits
Goal setting and planning for the future
Activity options are dependent on what's available in that community but can include:
Sit & Be Fit
Tai Chi
Hydrotherapy
Home based options
Walking groups
Shape-Up Easy Exercise Circuit