12 Steps to stair safety at home – Public Health Agency of Canada
Take a few minutes to review the safety of your stairs and how you use them.
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
2V1 Rule for helmet fitting bookmark
Follow the 2V1 Rule to make sure your helmet fits right!
39 fun ways kids can play outside this spring
[From Active for Life] Use this resource to find fun, new ways to encourage your kids to #PlaySafeOutdoors in the warm weather.
activeforlife.com
Adding movement to your at-home routine
This resource provides how-to instructions on movements that will improve strength and balance, important factors in preventing falls in older adults.
Avoid falls with four simple tips – McMaster Optimal Aging
This blog from McMaster Optimal Aging Portal describes four simple changes to your physical health that can help you stay steady on your feet.
www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org
Backgrounder
With the legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018, cannabis use has become more prevalent, and calls to Canadian poison centres for cannabis-related poisonings are on the rise. With cannabis in the hands of more Canadians, it is important to know how to safely store it.
Balance exercises for people living with Parkinson’s disease – Tip Sheet
Parkinson Society BC has developed a tip sheet that includes information on evaluating and minimizing fall risk, recovering from falls, how to improve balance and more!
Battery safety: Lithium-ion batteries
The Government of Canada provides tips on how to safely use, charge and store your lithium-ion batteries, found in many electronic devices such as power tools, portable power banks and personal electronics.
www.canada.ca
BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit: Poisoning
The BCIRPU’s Poisoning webpage provides provincial statistics for British Columbia, prevention tips and resources.
www.injuryresearch.bc.ca
Be a lifeguard to your child’s “risky” play
[From Active for Life] This resource outlines how to take a “lifeguard approach” when your child is engaging in risky play, discussing three different levels of vigilant care: open attention, focused attention, and active protection.
activeforlife.com