A new group of participants aged 65 and older have successfully completed the Vallen Verleden Tijd course. With renewed muscle strength and an improved sense of balance, these participants are more confident in life. The fear of falling has been replaced by more confidence with every step they take. This new security gives them the freedom to fully enjoy everyday life. We celebrate their success and the positive impact on their mobility and well-being!
A fall has an impact on your life and on your life expectancy
Every 4 minutes a person over 65 ends up in the Emergency Department after a fall. More than 35,000 people in 2023. Almost half of the people subsequently ended up in a nursing home temporarily or permanently. A fall therefore affects your life and your life expectancy.
Falling is the largest non-natural cause of death in the Netherlands. In 2023, 6,732 Dutch people died as a result of a fall. That is why Fit in Wassenaar focuses on fall prevention with recognized courses that are also offered free of charge to our residents. Are you 65 years and older and would you like more knowledge and skills to prevent falls (in the future)? Please contact:
Contact details Fall Prevention Coordinator:
Soraya Sip
06-24 60 84 45
Do you want to test your fall risk first? Then go to: https://www.hoesterkstaik.nl/ or readhere more about fall prevention.
