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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.

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November webinar registration open!

Join us for our November webinar to discuss Malnutrition and Falls: A Community Approach to Prevention. Speakers Jennifer Sundberg and Terri Anderson will discuss what malnutrition is and how it relates to falls in older adults.

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Free Resources!
Check out the resources available for download.

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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.

That's a wrap on another successful Fall Prevention Month. Thank you to everyone that participated!

Planning for Fall Prevention Month 2023 is underway!

 

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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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25 Sep

Webinar time!

Learn about the key factors related to bone health as we age and the causes, risks, and consequences of falls, fractures, and osteoporosis.

Register now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4916945418071/WN_Y2BDwTwOQ06gvZhP1_v25A#/registration

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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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