IN an effort to raise awareness about strategies that can be used to prevent and reduce the risk of falls, Swan Hill District Health (SHDH) is holding a falls awareness week.
SHDH physiotherapist and falls/balance clinic co-ordinator Brendan Hole said the aim of the week, from September 9 to 13, was to improve awareness across the community, as well as within the health service.
"Falls can have a large impact on an individual's life, not only in terms of physical injury, but also in terms of impacting on an individual's confidence and daily function," Mr Hole said.