All-terrain vehicles
ATVs cause more permanent disabilities and death than most other sport or recreational activities. Here are our safety tips for ATV operation.
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:
Vehicle-for-Hire Driver Training
Parachute’s Vehicle-for-Hire Training program has been certified by the City of Toronto for Vehicle-for-Hire drivers in that city as of October 2022. Course registration is now open.
Burns and scalds
Safety tips to prevent burns and scalds in your home, including reducing tap water temperature and installing smoke alarms.
Hot tap water
- How to check and lower the tap water temperature in your home.
- Water temperature for health and cleaning concerns.
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.
Training
Parachute and our partners offer injury-training programs in areas such as concussion recognition and management, fall prevention, road safety and child safety.