Supporting safer care: Reducing falls risk for people living with dementia

Thursday 15 May 2025, 7.00pm - 9.00pm

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, with funding from Country SA PHN, is hosting an important workshop titled "Supporting Safer Care: Reducing Falls Risk for People Living with Dementia."

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in Australia, with individuals living with dementia being twice as likely to experience a fall, often resulting in serious injury or early entry into aged care.

This workshop highlights the crucial role health professionals, particularly pharmacists, can play in falls prevention through medicine optimisation. Evidence shows that pharmacist-led interventions, such as the gradual withdrawal of psychoactive medicines, can reduce falls by up to 66% in people living with dementia.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Deepen their understanding of dementia-related falls risk
• Explore real-world, evidence-based strategies
• Build confidence in reviewing and deprescribing fall-risk medicines
• Strengthen their contribution to multidisciplinary care teams

Register now

Published on: May 6, 2025