Falls can be detrimental for an older adult, causing a loss of independence and mobility, isolation, decreased mood, pain, and financial burden (Public Health Agency of Canada [PHAC], 2014, p.2). Research over the past few decades has uncovered several ways for older adults to reduce their fall risk. This includes regular vision screening, medication reviews, […]
Reducing fall risk through exercise
Falls can be detrimental for an older adult, causing a loss of independence and mobility, isolation, decreased mood, pain, and financial burden (Public Health Agency of Canada [PHAC], 2014, p.2). Research over the past few decades has uncovered several ways for older adults to reduce their fall risk. This includes regular vision screening, medication reviews, […]
Fall Prevention Month 2023
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 […]
New Falls Guideline for Health Care Practitioners
In Summer 2021, a BC Falls Risk Assessment and Management Guideline for Older Adults was approved by the Ministry of Health’s Guidelines and Protocol Advisory Committee (GPAC). This guideline provides direction for the identification and management of older adults who are at risk of falls, and contains evidence-based recommendations, statistics, and more. A useful resource […]
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 […]
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