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#12 Staying Strong, Safe & Independent: How to Prevent Falls as We Age with Amy Wildner
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Episode Description:
A fall can happen in seconds — but its impact can last a lifetime.
Beyond the physical injuries, a fall can shake our confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
In this episode of Mind Your Being, I’m joined by Exercise Scientist Amy Wildner from the Wildmann Group — who specialises in preventing falls and injuries in older adults.
Together, we explore:
✨ Why fall prevention matters long before we reach old age
✨ The most common (and often overlooked) risk factors
✨ How strength, balance, and environment all play a role
✨ Simple, practical strategies to help you — or your loved ones — stay safe, strong, and independent.
Whether you’re in midlife, caring for aging parents, or simply want to age well — this episode is for you.
Bio: Amy Wildner
Amy has a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Wollongong. Amy spent numerous years in the United Kingdom developing Exercise Rehabilitation programs for the National Health Service for chronic diseases and musculoskeletal conditions. This is where she completed her specialty in the Prevention of falls and injuries in Older People.
Since returning to Australia, Amy has continued to utilise these skills, establishing the WildMann group who specialise in ‘Maintaining Independence and Improving Lifestyles’ for our older population.
Through WildMANN group, Amy runs a number of falls prevention services such as Postural Stability Classes and In-home Strength and Balance programs.
When not at work, you will find Amy out running in the early hours of the morning or watching her children play basketball in Wollongong.
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/wildMANNgroup/
Resources mentioned by Amy during the episode:
https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/preventing-falls/staying-active-and-on-your-feet
Stepping On Program – 7 week program – available in Australia and most states in the US
https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbeingpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574785410170#
https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourBeingPodcast
Thanks so much for listening,
Cass x
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Chapters
1. #12 Staying Strong, Safe & Independent: How to Prevent Falls as We Age with Amy Wildner (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Falls Prevention and Amy Wildner (00:01:54)
3. Why falls prevention is something we should all pay attention to. (00:02:37)
4. What impact falls can have on our health and independence (00:04:33)
5. The most common risk factors that increase our chance of falling (00:06:22)
6. How to assess the risk of a fall - for ourselves and our loved ones (00:10:42)
7. Prevention - Amy explains the practical, everyday steps we can take to minimise our falls risk (00:13:05)
8. The importance of exercise in falls prevention (00:14:38)
9. Strength and balance to minimise the risk of falls (00:18:41)
10. Amy explains simple changes we can make around the home to minimise the risk of falls (00:19:23)
11. Amy explains the importance of the right footwear and lighting to prevent falls (00:22:54)
12. Regaining strength and confidence after a fall & resources or programs to support older adults in staying safe and active (00:27:36)
13. How Amy Minds Her Being (00:35:05)
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