Minister Mary Butler, Minister of State for Mental Health & Older People, today launches the Irish Hip Fracture Database (IHFD) National Report 2020 at the Irish Hip Fracture Meeting 2021, hosted online by the National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA). The 2020 report places a key focus on Being Active at Home. Due to COVID-19, many people were spending more time in their homes, resulting in reduced activity levels. A clear message is that keeping active throughout the day can help older adults to keep well physically, reducing the risk from harmful falls, and mentally by continuing to be part of their communities.
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