Falls Prevention
Finding Balance Falls Prevention Month
November, 2021
November is Seniors’ Falls Prevention month across Canada. The Injury Prevention Centre developed and coordinates the Finding Balance Program which is an evidence-based education program and public awareness campaign designed to educate and empower older Albertans to stay independent and prevent falls.
By sharing free Finding Balance resources with older adults, you can:
1. Reduce falls – the leading cause of injury among seniors
2. Support older adults to remain independent and live a healthy, active life
THEME: Keeping Well
The Keeping Well booklet was created to help older Albertans to stay well, keep active and stay connected to lower their risk of falling.
Practitioners’ Day 2021
Falls Prevention Month Weekly Events & Free Resources
On behalf of the Injury Prevention Centre (IPC), and our partners, we are sharing the Finding Balance Falls Prevention Month information.
1 – 7 November: Vision and Eyes Health in Older Adults
Webinar 1: Staying Independent: What you should know about your vision and eye health
Date: 4 November, 2021
Video: Video on Eye Health [Coming soon…]
Resources:
8 – 14 November: Medications and Older Adults
Webinar 2: Medication Decisions that Reduce Risk for Falls
Date: 10 November, 2021
Video: Video on Medication [Coming soon…]
Resources:
15 – 21 November: In and Around Your Home
Date: 16 November, 2021
Video: How to Get Up from the Floor Video [Coming soon…]
Resources:
- In and Around Your Home
- In and Around Your Community
- Self Assessment Checklist
- How to Get Up from the Floor (multiple languages)
22 – 30 November: Keeping Well and Be Active
Video: Everyday Exercises for Older Adults Video & Be Active [Coming soon…]
Resources:
- Everyday Exercise Posters
- Resistant Band Booklet
- Be Active Benefits Poster
- Be Active InfoSheet
- Personal Activity Tracker
- Winter Walking
Check the Finding Balance website for further information and videos coming soon!
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