Fall Prevention Information

BE ACTIVE
Physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to prevent a fall. Strengthening your leg muscles will stabilize you and reduce your chance of falling.

Eat healthy
It is important to follow Canada’s Food Guide and eat a well-balanced diet.

Vision and hearing
Have your eyes and your hearing tested yearly.

Home hazards:

poor lighting loose or frayed mats lack of bathroom safety equipment lack of stair railings use of unstable furniture poor fitting shoes or wearing slippers floor clutter slippery or rough surface.

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MEDICATIONS
Sometimes problems with medications can cause a fall. Talk to a Pharmacist or Physician to have your medications reviewed.

Fall Prevention Risk Factors

Do you need a cane or walker to keep your balance? Do you sometimes feel dizzy? Are the sidewalks in your neighborhood cracked or uneven? Do you have trouble seeing clearly or difficulty con-centrating? Do you have osteoporosis? Do you have to get out of bed to reach a telephone or lamp? Are there throw rugs or carpets that are not secured to the floor? Can you see phone or electrical cords loose on the floor? Do you have foot troubles, weak muscles or stiff joints?
If you answered YES to any of the above:
▪ Talk to a Health Care Professional about how you can reduce your risks.
▪ Call the ABI Education and Prevention Coordinator at 765-6470 or the Rural Coordinator at 883-4478 for community resources.
Always report a fall to a Health Care Professional.

The PAPHR and Area Fall Prevention Community Working Group.