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Finding Balance

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

780.492.6019
Email: info@findingbalancealberta.ca

Injury Prevention Centre
2-248 ECHA, 11405 87 Ave NW Edmonton, AB T6G 1C9 Canada

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    • Am I at risk for a fall?
    • How can I prevent a fall?
    • For Caregivers of Older Adults
    • Activity Tips & Programs
    • Vision Tips
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      • Falls Prevention Curriculum
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      • Later Life Training ‘I Can’ Calendar
      • Prevention Guidelines
      • Prescription to Get Active
      • Falls Loop
      • 24 Hour Movement Guidelines
    • Warm-Up For Daily Life
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    • Resource Catalogue
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That’s a Wrap!

Thursday, 30 November 2017 by Nan Shybunka

Today marks the end of another successful Finding Balance campaign, but we still have a lot of work to do. With continued outreach and community activation we can reduce the number of fall-related injuries in Alberta seniors.

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Have Your Vision Checked

Monday, 20 November 2017 by Nan Shybunka
Older African American man having his eyes checked

Falls are the leading cause of injury in seniors. One of the ways seniors can stay active and independent is to have their vision checked. As we age, we might notice changes in our vision. And, seniors are more prone to eye conditions that can impede their vision. Conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.

“Early detection can help prevent and treat all four conditions, said Dr. Scott Lopetinsky O.D. “If we don’t catch them early they can get worse and in some cases become irreversible.”

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Falls Risk Self-Assessment Checklist

Monday, 13 November 2017 by Nan Shybunka

Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors, costing Albertans $288 million per year. Research shows that every year 1 out of 3 seniors will fall. So, how can we encourage seniors to talk about their health, and their risk of falling? By getting seniors to ask themselves the right questions.

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Motivating seniors to keep active

Thursday, 09 November 2017 by Nan Shybunka

1 in 3 Albertans over 65 will fall at least once a year. We all know that as we age our balance and strength weakens, but there are simple ways we can slow down the aging process. We all have a role to help keep seniors moving and keep them doing all their favourite activities.

“You don’t need to make a big commitment, you need to make a consistent commitment,” said Debra Bosker, group exercise coordinator, Don Wheaton Family YMCA “that consistency over time is how you’re going to achieve the benefits.”

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Finding Balance Kick-off One Week Away!

Wednesday, 25 October 2017 by Nan Shybunka

The Finding Balance Provincial Launch will take place at 9am on November 1 at the Don Wheaton Family YMCA! The event will feature guest speakers, snacks and refreshments, seniors’ group classes, information booths and door prizes. Excited to see you all there!

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Campaign Countdown

Monday, 23 October 2017 by fbadmin
The countdown to this year’s campaign has begun. The Don Wheaton YMCA will be hosting us from 9:00 – 10:30 AM on Wednesday, 01 November. See you there!
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Falls Risk Self-Assessment Quiz

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

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Resource Catalogue

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Injury Prevention Centre

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

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Disclaimer

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