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Falls Prevention Month 2026

The theme for Falls Prevention Month 2026 is Building Capacity and Sustainability in Falls Prevention within the Community.

 

Learn more about inspiring multi purpose community based programs that challenge balance, build strength and generate social connections, thereby contributing to overall health and wellbeing.
Join us for our Finding Balance webinars to learn more:

Community-Based Falls Prevention Exercise Program

May 13, 2026

Practitioners Day | Elders Moving Elders

October 21, 2026

There are many great 55+ exercise and falls prevention programs occurring in many communities. Check with your local Seniors Services, Recreation Centres, and / or speak to a health provider to learn what is offered in your community.

Partners & Supporters

FALLS RISK SELF-ASSESSMENT QUIZ

Are you at risk of falling? Take our interactive online Risk Self-Assessment Quiz to find out.

FINDING BALANCE RESOURCE CATALOGUE

Visit our resources catalogue for all of our materials available for both download and to order.

INJURY PREVENTION CENTRE (IPC)

Finding Balance is developed by the Injury Prevention Centre. Find out more about the Centre.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DISCLAIMER

Please review our disclaimer before implementing any of the activities or exercises outlined in our resources.

MOVE Your Body

  • Challenge your balance and build strength and flexibility with regular physical activity.
  • Enhance your stability and coordination with activities such as walking, swimming, or Tai Chi.
  •  Increase the intensity of your physical activity over time to build stronger muscles.

Steps to Prevent a Fall

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Resources

Videos

  1. Be Active
  2. Everyday Exercises - featuring Seanna Collins

IMPROVE Your Health

  • Review medications regularly with your healthcare provider or pharmacist, and discuss any side effects such as feeling dizzy or sleepy. 
  • Have your eye health and hearing checked regularly.
  •  Keep up your social activities.
  •  Routinely clean your teeth and gums.
  • Eat a nutritious diet and stay hydrated.

Steps to Prevent a Fall

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Resources

Videos

  1. Vision
  2. Medication

REMOVE Hazards

  • Keep your floors and pathways clutter-free. 
  • Install grab bars in the bathroom. 
  • Use handrails, and turn on lights on all staircases. 
  • Wear non-slip and supportive footwear inside and outside.

Steps to Prevent a Fall

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Resources

Videos

  1. Fall & Winter Walking
  2. How to Get Up

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 Dianne & Irving Kipnes Health Research Academy, University of Alberta
11405 87 Ave NW
Edmonton AB T6G 1C9
tel: 780.492.6019

email: info@findingbalancealberta.ca

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