Fall prevention in old age

Nearly everyone has hurt themselves as a result of a fall. When you’re young, you usually brush yourself off and carry on. But a fall in old age can turn your life upside down. This health programme offers free advice on how to minimise the risk of falls.

There are many reasons for a fall in old age: dizziness, feeling weaker, poor balance or limited movement. But there are also many other things that can lead to a fall. Accidents often happen at home, when we slip or stumble over a carpet or a cable in the wrong place.

It doesn’t take long to remove these obstacles, so it's certainly worth taking the time to do so. Elderly people take longer to recover and their ability to cope with everyday life is severely limited. In the worst case scenario, a fall could cost you your independence from one day to the next.

Benefits of the fall prevention programme

Personal fall prevention advice by a physiotherapist at home
Assessment of your risk of falling depending on your health

Physiotherapist will point out potential dangers in your home

Advice on making your home safer

Significant reduction of the risk of a fall and the fear of possibly suffering a fall

Facts and figures

Falls are the most frequent type of accident among the over-65s, with nearly one third experiencing a fall once a year.¹
And 94% of these accidents occur at home.

How does the fall prevention programme work?

The fall prevention programme is offered in collaboration with Rheumaliga Schweiz (Swiss rheumatism league). Participants get personal advice at home from specially trained physiotherapists.

Who is eligible?

You have basic insurance with accident cover.
And you have taken out private or semiprivate hospital insurance and included the risk of accident.

Participation is free of charge.

Sign up

All you have to do is complete and submit the registration form. A physiotherapist from Rheumaliga Schweiz will be in touch to arrange a personal consultation.

Register now