Texting While Driving Behaviour among Ontario Youth and Young Adults (2015)
Developed by Pubic Health Ontario, this technical report examines the prevalence, motives and types of texting while driving behaviour among a sample of Ontario youth and young adults ages 16 to 24. This report presents findings from an online survey of 2,000 Ontario residents, aged 16-24.
Some of the objectives of the study were to:
- Uncover the prevalence and predictors associated with texting while driving among Ontario youth and young adults.
- Understand Ontario youth and young adults’ reasons and motives for engaging in texting while driving behaviour.
Falls among older adults: Part 2 (Fall Prevention Conference 2020)
November 17, 2020 from 3pm to 4pm (EST)
Theme 1: Finding Balance: Prevention Older Adult Falls in an Evolving Context
Presenter: Nan Shybunka, Injury Prevention Centre, School of Public Health, University of Alberta
Theme 2: Medications and Fall Risk: Educational Outreach as an Intervention Strategy
Presenter: Loren Regier, Canadian Academic Detailing Collaboration (RxFiles AD and CEP AD)
Theme 3: Medication Prescribed to Ontario Older Adults One Year prior to a fall-related injury
Presenter: Yu Ming, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University
Theme 4: Falls Risk Assessment and Management for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Developing a BC Clinical Practice Guideline
Presenters: Denise Beaton and Megan Oakey, British Columbia Centre for Disease Control
Screening and Assessment Tools for Falls in Older Adults in Ontario (2020)
The Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative (OFPC), Knowledge Resource Working Group has developed a draft document to help health systems partners and professionals in locating the right screening or assessment tools for fall prevention for older adults in Ontario. The purpose of this document is to provide a first version of what currently exists as screening or assessment tools for falls in older adults within Ontario. However, further work needs to be done around recommendations from the Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative on fall prevention screening and assessment tools with high impact for the intended target population, broken down by sector. Further engagement with various provincial and national stakeholders is underway, and an updated phase 2 version of this resource document will be shared upon that time.
Preventing Falls in Older Adults (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
The Saskatchewan Health Authority Preventing Falls in Older Adults webpage has useful information for preventing falls in older adults.
Concussion Guide for Adults 65+ (2025)
Adults 65+ may have unique considerations for concussion recognition and management. This resource provides information for adults 65+ on what to do if you might have a concussion as well as tips for managing and recovering from concussion and getting back to regular activities.
Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults 65 years and older
The 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults offer direction on what a healthy 24 hours looks like for Canadian adults aged 65 years and older.
Falls from ladders among Ontario adults (2015)
Using Ontario emergency department visit and hospital discharge data, this December 2015 issue of the Ontario Injury Compass presents injury data for ladder-related falls, with a focus on adults aged 45-64. It also highlights prevention strategies to address the issue.
Fall-related head injuries in adults 65 and over (2015)
Using Ontario emergency department (ED) visit and hospital discharge data, this September 2015 issue of the Ontario Injury Compass discusses risk factors for fall-related head injuries in older adults, as well as evidence-based fall prevention practices.
ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults, 2021
This 2021 report card from ParticipACTION provides an in-depth look at the physical activity levels and behaviours of adults in Canada and considers ways to age better.
Infographic from ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults, 2021
This infographic highlights ways adults can stay active and age better.