Seniors' Health, Wellness and Fall Prevention



Information, Education and Resources

The following resources encourage individuals to discover, learn and share activities with evidence based information on seniors' health and wellness. Use the following resources to help keep older adults active, independent and healthy as they age.



York Region - Your Guide to Fall Prevention

This guide to fall prevention reviews the causes of a fall and makes recommendations to help prevent injuries and loss of independence.
Click here to access the guide  

Use this guide on your own or with the help of health care professionals. The checklists in each section will help make sure you are doing all you can to help prevent a fall.


Seniors' Health, Wellness and Fall Prevention Information
North Simcoe Muskoka Seniors Care Strategy Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Parachute Canada Finding Balance
LOOP - Fall Prevention Community of Practice
Educational Links
Durham Public Health Positive Steps Work E-learning Canadian Fall Prevention Curriculum
Sagelink Education What to Do After a Fall

Integrated Regional Falls Program Resources
Alcohol and Aging Choosing and Using a Cane
Depression and Aging Fall Prevention and Safety Tips Booklet
Fluids and the Importance of Hydration Foot Care and Foot Wear
Hearing Loss and Older Adults Insomnia Sleep Hygiene and Relaxation Techniques
Low Blood Pressure Orthostatic Hypotension Managing Urinary Incontinence
Rollator Walker vs Standard Handout Vision and Older Adults
Vitamin B12- A Guide to Your Needs Vitamin D- A Guide to Your Needs

Professional Education Links
NEW RNAO Clinical Best Practice Guideline Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls (4th ed.) Health Quality’s Ontario Quality compass:
Home and community care on reducing falls
Canadian Patient Safety Institute’s topics on falls Fall Prevention Month Website
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal Dr. Frank Molnar- Falls Prevention

Supporting Resources
North Simcoe Muskoka- Staying Independent Checklist

Multi-Language Resources
Tips to Prevent Falls In Older Adults (Document)

Languages: Chinese - Farsi - Russian
Winter Safety Tips for Older Adults

Languages: Chinese - Farsi - Russian







This resource was created in partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) and the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).

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