Concussion Guide for Adults 65+
A concussion is an injury to the brain. It affects the way a person may think and remember things and can cause a variety of symptoms. How concussions happen Any blow to the head, face or neck can cause a concussion. A concussion can also be caused by a blow (sudden movement) to the body […]
For Seniors, By Seniors: Community Conversations
This project aimed to create a virtual gathering space connecting seniors with each other and experts to address the issues that matter most to them when it comes to aging in place healthily and safely.
Multilingual concussion resources
Parachute has translated key concussion resources, updated in 2024 to reflect the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport, 2nd Edition, into an additional seven languages most commonly used in Canada beyond English and French. The following resources have been translated: Languages available:
Poison Prevention Week
This Canada-wide awareness week, held annually during the third week of March, draws attentions to common causes of inadvertent poisoning.
Smoke alarms
How to install and maintain smoke alarms, and the types of alarms you can use.
Poison prevention collection
Find data and reports, training and guidelines, and public awareness resources, as well as information on public policy, incident reporting, poison centres and other organizations.
Data, reports and research
Understand the poisoning issue by exploring Canadian data that examine poisoning causes, rates, costs and responses.
Fall Prevention Month
Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury in Canada. Held annually in November each year in Canada, Fall Prevention Month raises awareness about and encourages action on this cause of serious injury and death.
Incident reporting, advisories and recalls
Find out where to report adverse reactions and concerns about products. Reporting helps identify potential safety issues, prompt regulatory actions and improve product safety for Canadians.
Social media guide
Sample social media posts Below are sample posts you can use on all social media channels (X, BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc). You are also welcome and encouraged to come up with your own posts and messages that make sense for your organization and your community. Be sure to mention the Fall Prevention Month campaign […]