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Table 3
Description of the four one-hour health prevention sessions.
| Knowledge of a fall and its risk factors | |
| Gather information about the patient’s history of falls | |
| Transmit various information about falls to the patients; the definition of a fall, its risk factors and its immediate and long-term consequences (physical, psychological, social, behavioral) as well as the prevention strategy | |
| Importance of footwear and food hygiene | |
| Understand foot importance in balance: understand the risks of falling due to footwear in poor condition or badly worn, acceptance of foot care, adapted footwear | |
| Apply the principles of appropriate food hygiene: identify personal general food needs, consider specificities and eating habits in order to adopt a diversified and balanced diet, monitor weight | |
| Strategies for exercise adherence | |
| Communicate the importance and benefits of physical activity to the patient | |
| Promote body knowledge, how to avoid suffering and injuries, and lifestyle advice (alcohol, tobacco, sedentary lifestyle) | |
| Environment and affordances | |
| Identify the dangers of domestic falls, formulate the actions to be taken, reorganize the environment and adopt safety strategies | |
| Become aware of these physical abilities | |
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