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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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New Tools for Presentations available!

We have developed new materials that you can use in your Falls Prevention presenations with older adults. Visit our Tools for Presentations for new items such as the 2022 General Falls PowerPoint™ with speaker notes, videos, banners, a checklist to design your own tool kit, and more. 

WHAT'S NEW

Free Resources!
Check out the resources available for download.

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.

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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INJURY PREVENTION CENTRE
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11405 87 Ave NW
Edmonton AB T6G 1C9
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