Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention
The Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention, which you can download as a printable PDF, provides simple and practical information to help caregivers understand, prevent and manage falls. Falls are the No.1 cause of injury for seniors in Canada. Falls can lead to hospital stays and make it harder for seniors to live independently. As people get older, […]
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.
Smoke alarms
How to install and maintain smoke alarms, and the types of alarms you can use.
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 […]
Adult falls collection
Find resources here on advocacy, public policy, programs and initiatives, data and research, training and guidelines, as well as fall prevention tools for seniors to use and access to professional networks.
Programs, communities of practice and initiatives
From Fall Prevention Month to Stay on Your Feet, programs and awareness initiatives are offered across Canada, both regionally and nationally, to prevent serious injuries from falls.
Falls in seniors
Key strategies and resources to help older adults prevent falls and the importance of fall prevention with Canada’s aging population.
Training, conferences and webinars
Find information for professional training and education, and published guidelines to help direct clinical practice.