Watch out in Winter for:

Slippery paths

Frosty steps

Wet leaves

Lawn clippings

If you have fallen or are worried about falling, please contact your GP or local your local Community Health Service on [please insert number]

Staying safe

  • Walk down slopes and ramps with care
  • Ensure smoke alarms are working
  • Dry your shoes before coming inside

For more information on how to live safe and independently at home, visit or phone your local Community Health Service on [please insert number]

“Practically” Christmas

Great gift ideas to keep your loved ones safe:

  • New shoes with low heels
  • A portable phone
  • New slippers that fit snugly
  • Sunglasses and sun hats

If you have fallen or are worried about falling, please contact your GP or local your local Community Health Service on [please insert number]

“Light up” at Christmas

Great gift ideas to keep your loved ones safe:

  • Touch lamps
  • Sensor lights
  • A wind up torch
  • Night lights

If you have fallen or are worried about falling, please contact your GP or local your local Community Health Service on [please insert number]

The ‘BeActive Challenge’

Aim to be active for 30minutes

each and every day

Keeping active not only helps you stay well but reduces your risk of falling

The ‘Be Active Challenge’

Tip 1

Try:

An Exercise class

Dancing

Walking the dog

Walking to the shops

Aim to be active for30minutes each and every day. This will not only help you stay well but will reduce your risk of falling

The ‘Be Active Challenge’

Tip 2:

Spend time in the garden

Aim to be active for 30 minutes each and every day. This will not only help you stay well but will reduce your risk of falling

The ‘Be Active Challenge’

Tip 3

Be active for:

  • For health and happiness
  • To improves physical health and a longer life
  • For Independence

The ‘Be Active Challenge’

Tip 4

See the results:

  • Feeling better
  • More energy levels
  • Regulated sleep patterns
  • Enhanced mobility

Eating Well

Tip 1

Make sure you have enough to eat including plenty of fruit and vegetables

If you are having trouble with this, please see your local dietitian, GP or phone your local Community Health Service on [please insert number]for some advice

Eating Well

Tip 2

Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather

Fluids include water, juice, milk, soup, jelly, custard and yoghurt

If you are having trouble with this, please see your local dietitian, GP or phone your local Community Health Service on [please insert number]for some advice

Eating Well

Tip 3

Have 3 serves of calcium rich food each day, such as milk, yoghurt and cheese

If you are having trouble with this, please see your local dietitian, GP or phone your local Community Health Service on [please insert number]for some advice

Eating Well

Tip 4

If you are having:

  • Trouble chewing
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Problems with your appetite

You will need to see your GP, dentist, speech pathologist or phone your local Community Health Service on [please insert number]for some advice

Eating Well

Tip 5

Seek help if you are having problems withshopping or cooking for yourself

If you need help to deal with these problems, a family member or friend may be able to assist. There also might be help available via your local council or Community Health Service on [please insert number]

Watch out in the home for:

  • Loose rugs and mats
  • Damaged floors
  • Water spilt on floors
  • Too much clutter

For more information, visit or phone your local Community Health Service on [please insert number]

Tips for staying safe inside

  • Move loose rugs and mats
  • Repair damaged floors
  • Rearrange electrical cords so they are not across the floor
  • Install extra lighting
  • Ensure steps and stairs are well lit
  • Clear cluttered rooms from excess furniture

If you need help to deal with these problems, a family member or friend may be able to assist. There also might be help available via your local council or Community Health Service on [please insert number]

Safety at night

To improve your safety at night, please consider:

  • Turning on a light before you walk into a room
  • Using night lights
  • Keeping your glasses clean
  • Keeping a torch handy

Remember to allow your eyes time to adjust as you move from light to dark or vice versa

Staying Safe at night

  • Highlight the edge of steps with bright tape or paint so they’re easy to see
  • Have outside areas well lit
  • Declutter your home

For more information, visit or phone your local Community Health Service on [please insert number]