Staff at the Calvary Mater Hospital were looking a little worse for wear today, but it was all about raising awareness to prevent falls among older people.
Make-up artists applied fake cuts and bruises, but medical experts say injuries like these are all too common in emergency departments.
A quarter of Australia’s population aged over 65 is likely to take a tumble this year, and the figure is even higher for nursing home residents.
Staff say a healthy diet and general fitness can also help maintain flexibility and balance.
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