Reduce Your Fear of Falling
Most falls are not “just accidents”. Usually they are caused by a combination of risk factors. Research has shown that most falls could be prevented by identifying and dealing with those risks. Here is what you can do:
- Assess your personal risks
- Communicate assertively to get the info and help you need
- Be proactive in making the changes in your life and in your environment that will reduce your risk of falls
- Monitor any negative effects from medications and report them to your doctor
- Remember that your needs will change over time. Re-evaluate your risk factors and set goals to reduce them.
If you want more information on this topic, please visit our website or second floor displays for brochures and handouts on falls prevention.
Please note: The Falls Prevention webpage will be updated regularly with new articles and information sheets. So, please stay tuned for future notices.
HOW TO PREVENT SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS (Please click the link below)
How to prevent falls and slips
Watch Your Step
Falls prevention for older adults
Watch Your Step is part of a national initiative funded by Veterans Affairs Canada and administered by Health Canada. For more detail on the work of the Project, or to download the “how to” manual and materials, please click links below.
Please click the links below to download pdf files of your choice.
Note: Some of these files are large and will take some time to open.
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Designing and Implementing a Community Based Falls Prevention Program
What if you fall | English | Chinese | Punjabi
Useful Contacts (example)
Risk assessment | English | Chinese | Punjabi
Kitchen Sink Exercises | English | Chinese | Punjabi
Check for safety | English | Chinese | Punjabi
Pre survey
Post survey
Balance and strength | English | Chinese | Punjabi
Falls prevention logo | English | Chinese | Punjabi
Timeline for event planning
Project Evaluation
Evaluation Framework
Final Report
Falls Prevention Poster | English | Chinese | Punjabi
