Fall prevention

Everyone wants to stay healthy, energetic, and independent for as long as possible. Even in later life, you want to continue doing what is important to you. However, a fall can change this unexpectedly, even when you feel fit and strong. Did you know that every four minutes, someone over the age of 65 ends up in the emergency room after a fall?

A fall can have major consequences for your independence, your ability to live at home independently, and your quality of life. That is why fall prevention is important. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do yourself to reduce the risk of falling, for example by working on your muscle strength and balance. 

Did you know?

  • Most falls occur in and around the home?
  • Falls are the most common cause of injury in people aged 65 and older?
  • Many older people exercise less because they are afraid of falling?
  • improved balance, walking ability, and muscle strength significantly reduce the risk of falling?

Why is fall prevention important?

Preventing falls helps you to remain independent, live at home longer, and age healthily. Because the consequences of a fall can be serious, it is important to take action in good time.

Test your risk of falling

Are you 65 or older? Then you can easily test your risk of falling by clicking the button below and registering. You will then be assigned to a fall risk group. Together with you, we will then determine which meetings or exercise programs are best suited to you.

Sign up for the fall risk assessment

Fall prevention activities

Information sessions, vitality days, and other activities related to fall prevention and healthy aging are organized regularly. These events may also be held in your area. Please see below for upcoming activities.

Check out the fall prevention activities

Sports and exercise partner The Move Factory

The MoveFactory (TMF) is the sports and exercise partner of the municipality of Kerkrade. TMF supports the municipality in the development and implementation of policy, including the Chain Approach to Fall Prevention.

The aim of this chain approach is to reach as many residents of the municipality of Kerkrade aged 65 and older as possible and to prevent falls in the future. TMF works together with various partners from the social and medical fields. This collaboration draws attention to the importance of fall prevention, identifies residents with an increased risk of falling, provides them with information, and, if necessary, refers them to appropriate support or exercise programs.