A national campaign to raise falls awareness is being supported by local Rotary Clubs of Lismore West, Ballina on Richmond, and the Satellite Club of Ballina Lifestyle.
Rotary’s Trevor Kenneally told The Echo as part of April’s Falls Month, a community information stand will be held at Bunnings Lismore and Ballina, from 10am until 4pm
on Friday April 12, Saturday April 13 and Sunday April 14.
He says NSW Health reps will also be on-hand to provide information.
‘Falls are unnecessary, and often preventable’, said Bob Barnes, of the Rotary Club of Lismore West. He is also the founder of the Falls Committee, and spearheads the information campaign.
‘We all know someone who has had a fall and it can be devastating for them, with a domino effect on their family and friends, so we want to get a message out to the community that they can do something about preventing falls. Nine out of ten hip replacements are due to a fall.
Mr Kenneally adds, ‘Falls are the biggest reason for premature admission to hospitals and aged care facilities’.
You can find out more about April Falls Month here.
