Fall Prevention Resources
“A fall is defined as an event which results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or floor or other lower level, with or without injury” (World Health Organization, 2016). For many older adults a fall will lead to chronic pain and reduced mobility, possibly resulting in a loss of independence. The good news is that falls can be prevented! This site will lead you to services in your community and resources that can help prevent falls. Explore the links below to see what services are available in your area. To find out if you, or someone you know, are at risk of falling complete the fall risk self-assessment tool
Group exercise and fall prevention classes help seniors and people with disabilities living in the community stay healthy and active.	Proper assessment by a health care professional can decrease the risk of falls, help identify contributing factors to falls, and encourage the safety equipment.	Explore this section to find great information and learn about various types of programs, equipment and strategies to help prevent falls from occurring.

Topics to support fall prevention
Most falls can be avoided by addressing home hazards, preventing misuse of medication, managing blood pressure problems, nutrition and improving movement through rehabilitation and using walking aids. Select the links below to explore services in these other areas.

This resource was created in partnership with The Fall Prevention Committee and the Home and Community Care Support Services Central.

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