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November 29, 2019

Myths and facts about falls

It’s the end of November, and almost the end of Canada’s Seniors’ Fall Prevention Awareness Month 2019. Can you tell the difference between a seniors’ fall prevention myth and fact? Learn the truth about the most common seniors’ fall prevention myths. Myth: Falls just happen when you get older, and there’s nothing you can do […]

Filed Under: Fall Prevention Week, More Resources for Seniors

July 18, 2019

Fall prevention headlines: Summer 2019

Here are some updates in fall prevention we’ve been following this summer. Seniors may need new shoes to avoid pain, prevent falls – National Post New research on shoe fitting for older adults: “Shoes that are too narrow or too small can cause pain, but shoes that are too loose can result in lower gait […]

Filed Under: Fall Prevention in the Media, More Resources for Practitioners, More Resources for Seniors

June 4, 2019

Research: Home exercise program reduces rate of falls

A UBC study found that a home exercise program can reduce the rate of falls in at-risk seniors.

Filed Under: Fall Prevention in the Media, Fall Prevention Research

April 17, 2019

Francophone fall prevention messages

Did you notice some new content on findingbalancebc.ca in French?

Filed Under: More Resources for Practitioners, More Resources for Seniors

November 30, 2018

Exercise: The 55+ BC Games

For Christine Hinzmann, member and participant of the 55+ BC Games, physical activity remains an important part of her life.

Filed Under: Fall Prevention Week, More Resources for Seniors

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