Falls Prevention
Earlier action can help reduce harm, avoidable escalation and loss of independence.
Falls can have a serious impact on health, confidence and independence. For many older people, one fall can lead to injury, hospitalisation, reduced mobility and a greater need for care. La Casa Care helps families, carers and care providers identify falls risk earlier, understand visible risks in the home and take practical next steps before problems escalate.
20-30% of falls may be preventable through risk assessment and intervention
1 in 8 older people require medical attention for a fall each year
Falls prevention needs earlier signals and clearer action
Traditional assessments are valuable, but they are often episodic. They may not always capture gradual changes in mobility, confidence, daily activity or home environment. At the same time, visible hazards inside the home are not always easy for the wider care team to see.
Risk is often identified too late
Families and carers may only become aware of increased falls risk after an incident or visible decline.
Home hazards can be hard to see
Loose rugs, poor lighting, cluttered walkways or unsafe transitions may go unnoticed until they cause a problem.
Prioritisation is difficult
Families, carers and care providers need clearer guidance on who needs support, what needs attention and what to do next.
La Casa Care's Falls Prevention Tools
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Predictive Falls-Risk Assessment
A decision-support tool that uses health, mobility, function, cognition, mood and daily-life information to estimate a person’s falls risk. It turns multiple risk factors into a simple green, yellow or red category, helping families, carers and professionals see who may need closer attention or follow-up.​​
Key benefits:
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Identifies people who may need closer monitoring
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Supports triage and prioritisation
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Provides a clear risk signal from complex information
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Designed to support, not replace, professional judgement
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La Casa Care Safety Scan
A smartphone-guided home scan that helps users spot potential falls hazards throughout the home. It captures key observations, highlights risks and provides clear next steps for families, carers or professionals.​​​​
Key benefits:
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Provides step-by-step guidance through the home
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Highlights common hazards such as rugs, cables, clutter and poor lighting
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Generates a clear safety summary
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Helps users take practical steps to improve safety