Falls can be detrimental for an older adult, causing a loss of independence and mobility, isolation, decreased mood, pain, and financial burden (Public Health Agency of Canada [PHAC], 2014, p.2). Research over the past few decades has uncovered several ways for older adults to reduce their fall risk. This includes regular vision screening, medication reviews, […]
Falls can be detrimental for an older adult, causing a loss of independence and mobility, isolation, decreased mood, pain, and financial burden (Public Health Agency of Canada [PHAC], 2014, p.2). Research over the past few decades has uncovered several ways for older adults to reduce their fall risk. This includes regular vision screening, medication reviews,
November is Fall Prevention Month (FPM). Fall prevention is especially important in BC because British Columbia has one of the most rapidly aging populations in Canada. By 2031, almost one in four people in BC (over 1.3 million) will be age 65 and older (Statistics Canada, 2015). Falls are the leading injury-related cause of hospitalization