fall prevention

Do you or someone you know have a fear of falling? Perhaps you’ve had bad fall or know someone who has fallen and was negatively impacted. As we age our risk of falling increases, and so does our fear of falling again. But don’t let the fear of falling prevent you from being active, as inactivity can lead to an even greater risk of falling! Falls can result in chronic…

As we age our risk of falling increases, and so does our fear of falling again… In Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, with 20-30% of seniors experiencing one or more falls each year. Falls also cause 85% of seniors' injury-related hospitalizations, 95% of all hip fractures, and over one third of seniors are admitted to long-term care following hospitalization for a fall. The first…