'Stay Steady and Active' helps more residents to engage with falls prevention activities

More than 100 residents aged 60 plus attended the third Stay Steady and Active event at Brentford Leisure Centre on Wednesday 22nd January

Residents enjoyed a range of taster sessions on the day including dance, Otago strength and balance, ballet, and free swim sessions.

Stay Steady and Active, is the new falls prevention campaign delivered by the Hounslow Borough Based Partnership, Lampton Leisure and community groups. 

Stay Steady and Active aims to increase activity levels, test balance abilities, and reduce the risks of falls for residents aged 60 plus. 

Alongside a range of activities residents could:

• Get a blood pressure reading
• Health check
• Visit the Hounslow Health Outreach Team for a balance check
• Plus talk to health and care professionals, and community services.

More than 20 residents also brought their old slippers and swapped them for a new pair at the ‘Slipper Exchange’.

As proper slippers can play a significant role in preventing falls, while old, worn-out ones can lead to serious injuries, resulting in hospitalisation and a loss of independence and confidence.

The new slippers are designed with features including secure fastenings and sturdy soles.

The new Steady and Active website lists a range of falls prevention community, council and clinical services, plus the tailored activity programme.

Residents can also take the new online Staying Steady Test designed by the West London NHS Falls Prevention and Bone Health Service to help them navigate to the best service to support to their needs.