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 […]
November is Fall Prevention Month (FPM) and Seniors’ Fall Prevention Awareness Week takes place from November 7-13, 2022. Falls are the leading injury-related cause of hospitalization and death for older adults 65 years and above in B.C. Most Falls are predictable and preventable. Fall prevention should focus on promoting independence and activity, and include the
November is Fall Prevention Month (FPM) and Seniors’ Fall Prevention Awareness Week takes place in the first week of November. Falls are the leading injury-related cause of hospitalization and death for older adults 65 years and above in B.C. Most Falls are predictable and preventable. Fall prevention should focus on promoting independence and activity, and