Falls (seniors)

TAKE ACTION to prevent falls in older adults

Injury Examiner: Seniors’ Falls

Data

• Seniors' Falls Injuries in Alberta
• Seniors' Falls - Finding Balance
• Seniors' Falls - Regional Comparison

 

Projects

Finding Balance was developed in 2007-2008 by founding partners, Alberta Centre for Injury Control & Research and Alberta Medical Association.  It is guided by an Advisory Committee comprised of seniors, seniors’ groups, provincial organizations supporting seniors’ health, health care professionals such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and rehabilitation specialists, and representatives from all health zones.  The program consists of the following: 

1. Finding Balance Campaign

2. Finding Balance Falls Prevention Network

3. Finding Balance Tool Kit

4. Finding Balance Risk Assessment and Management Algorithm

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