November is Fall Prevention Month (FPM). Fall prevention is especially important in BC because British Columbia has one of the most rapidly aging populations in Canada. By 2031, almost one in four people in BC (over 1.3 million) will be age 65 and older (Statistics Canada, 2015). Falls are the leading injury-related cause of hospitalization […]
Fall Prevention Month 2022
November is Fall Prevention Month (FPM) and Seniors’ Fall Prevention Awareness Week takes place from November 7-13, 2022. Falls are the leading injury-related cause of hospitalization and death for older adults 65 years and above in B.C. Most Falls are predictable and preventable. Fall prevention should focus on promoting independence and activity, and include the […]
Fall Prevention Month 2021
November is Fall Prevention Month (FPM) and Seniors’ Fall Prevention Awareness Week takes place in the first week of November. Falls are the leading injury-related cause of hospitalization and death for older adults 65 years and above in B.C. Most Falls are predictable and preventable. Fall prevention should focus on promoting independence and activity, and […]
Guest post from Debbie Cheong, Osteofit Master Trainer and Provincial Coordinator
Fall Prevention Awareness Week, Nov 1-7, 2021. Osteofit’s response to COVID-19. Dare we imagine life without the devastating impact of accidental trips and falls? Although we cannot prevent every fall there are steps that can be taken to reduce the injuries that can happen with these common occurrences such as head injuries and fractures. The […]
Impact of COVID-19 on Accidental Falls in Canada
This report, developed by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, and the accompanying data tables demonstrate a decrease in admissions for accidental falls to both the ED and hospital, between March 1 and September 30, 2020. The report is available in English and French.
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