A free wellbeing talk your residents will love

Why vision matters for falls prevention

Around one in three people over 65 falls each year — and poor or uncorrected vision is one of the most overlooked, most fixable risk factors. Many falls happen at home, on stairs and in poorly lit rooms, where small changes to eyewear, lighting and habits make a real difference. This talk gives residents simple, practical steps — in plain English, with plenty of time for questions.

What the talk covers

• Why good vision keeps you doing what you love
• How eyesight and falls are connected — and what to do about it
• Normal age-related eye changes vs. conditions that need attention (cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration)
• What your eyes reveal about your general health
• Dry, gritty eyes and simple remedies
• Lighting your home well
• Everyday habits for healthy eyes
• Warning signs that need advice quickly
• How NHS-funded home eye tests work for residents who can't get to a high street opticians

What you need to provide

Just a room and your residents. A lounge or communal area works perfectly. Randy brings everything else. The talk fits neatly into a morning coffee session or afternoon activity slot, and family members and staff are welcome too.

No cost, no obligation — a genuine promise

The talk is completely free. Nothing is sold on the day. Residents who want to ask about their own eyes can speak privately with Randy afterwards, and any eye tests are entirely optional — NHS-funded where residents qualify.

About the speaker

Ranjeet (Randy) Bains is a GOC-Registered Optometrist and founder of First Care Optical, providing NHS-funded and private home eye tests across Coventry and Wolverhampton. He is Treasurer of Wolverhampton Local Optical Committee and works closely with sheltered housing schemes, care providers and the local optical committee on eye health and falls prevention in older adults.