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Could a fall change your lifestyle?

Every year, many older adults fall. After a fall, many people are unable to live the way they want. They may lose their independence or live in fear of falling again. Falls are not a natural part of getting older. Falls can be prevented and Finding Balance can help.

Come Trek with us!

Join us for the 2024 Virtual Trek Across Alberta this November!

WHAT'S NEW

Free Resources!
Finding Balance Falls Trivia (PowerPoint)

Videos
Have you seen our new videos yet?

Be Active

Do activities you enjoy! Remember, you're never too old, or too young, to start.

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Check Your Vision

Find out about your eye health and any changes to your vision.

Check Your Medications

Review all your medications, supplements, and vitamins with your doctor or pharmacist.

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Elders' Falls

KTC adapted Finding Balance resources to produce culturally-appropriate tools for First Nation Elders.

Planning for Falls Prevention Month 2024 is under way. Stay tuned!

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Finding Balance is a seniors' falls prevention initiative developed by the Injury Prevention Centre at the University of Alberta.

Funding for the Centre is provided, in whole or in part, by Alberta Health. Provisions of funding by Alberta Health does not signify that this project represents the policies or views of Alberta Health.

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Injury Prevention Centre

INJURY PREVENTION CENTRE
4-248 ECHA, University of Alberta
11405 87 Ave NW
Edmonton AB T6G 1C9
tel: 780.492.6019

email: info@findingbalancealberta.ca

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