Safe at Home: Using Physiotherapy Support to Prevent Falls at Home Feat. Meghan Dean

In honour of Falls Prevention Awareness Month, we welcome back expert pain physiotherapist Meghan Dean to discuss a proactive approach to ageing well at home.

Visit our website for expert resources and insights to support and enhance your caregiving journey: 🌐 www.conversationswithgandg.com

🎙️ In this episode, you will learn:

• The hidden cognitive and physical factors that increase fall risks in older Australians.
• What to expect during a home-based physiotherapy clinical assessment.
• The difference between Occupational Therapy (home mods) and physiotherapy (physical capacity).
• How to access allied health services through the Support at Home program without a co-contribution.
• Why "reablement" is the gold standard for staying independent.

👥 Who is this episode for?

• Family carers supporting ageing parents.
• Older Australians navigating the Support at Home program.
• Health professionals interested in a multidisciplinary approach.

🌐 Learn more and trusted resources:

• My Aged Care — practical guidance on services, assessments, and finding providers. Call: 1800 200 422 Website: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au
• Carer Gateway — support, counselling and respite options for family carers. Website: https://www.carergateway.gov.au
• Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission — feedback, complaints and quality standards for providers. Website: https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au
• Support at Home program — official info and program details. https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/su...

ℹ️ Who is Conversations with G&G?

Conversations with G&G is dedicated to supporting the people who support others. We are a podcast and content hub focused on in-home aged care, carer wellbeing, allied health, and disability support. We share real stories, practical education, and evidence-informed insights from the caregiving community, especially in the Geelong/Victoria regional context. Our mission is to inform, support, and empower those navigating the aged care system.

📺 What will you see?

• Updates and insights on the Support at Home Program Caregiver health and burnout prevention
• Mental health support for carers in Australia
• Fall prevention, mobility, and quality of life strategies
• Practical steps for due diligence when choosing a quality provider in the Geelong/Ballarat regions.

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