Understanding Vision: Multidisciplinary Strategies for Falls Prevention

As people age, it is common for their visual function to decrease, and this is associated with a higher risk of falls. Older adults with vision impairment are twice as likely to fall as those without vision loss. Eye care practitioners and allied health professionals play a key role in preventing falls, with opportunities for collaboration and referral.

Join Injury Matters, in partnership with the University of Western Australia, for the “Understanding Vision: Multidisciplinary Strategies for Falls Prevention” workshop on Tuesday, 29 September, 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm, where we will explore:

• The link between vision and falls

• The role eye care practitioners have in falls prevention

• Barriers and enablers to the implementation of falls advice

• Falls screening in consultation

• Referral pathways and opportunities for collaboration

Who should attend?

This workshop is suitable for Eye care practitioners, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Aged Care Workers and GPs.