@StopFallsBC

Province-wide initiative to raise awareness of falls among older adults (65+) in BC. Seniors' Fall Prevention Week is November 6-12, 2023. #PreventFallsBC

 British Columbia, Canada
findingbalancebc.ca
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November is Fall Prevention Month. Learn how to prevent falls today. Learn more at findingbalancebc.ca. findingbalancebc.ca/fall-res… #fallpreventionmonth #preventfallsbc #healthyaging #fallprevention
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BC Seniors’ Fall Prevention Week is over. Don’t forget to access free exercise videos aimed at increasing your strength and balance. youtube.com/@FindingBalanceB… #PreventFallsBC #healthyagingFalls
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Today, we remember those who sacrificed so we could live in freedom. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
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BC’s guidelines recommend that medical professionals assess older adults annually for their risk of falls. Learn more: bit.ly/4dVd8Q4 #PreventFallsBC
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New resources are available to help older adults gain strength and balance to prevent falls. Access the STABL resources: bit.ly/4heeBUo #PreventFallsBC
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The way some medications affect you can change and increase your risk of falling with age. bit.ly/3Uf5Bog #PreventFallsBC
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The home is the most common place for older adults to fall. Learn how to make your home safer. bit.ly/4hu2WB9 #PreventFallsBC
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When an older adult has a fall, attention paid to a fracture can lead to a missed #concussion. Don’t forget to check for this invisible injury. Learn more: bit.ly/3NBwGyb #PreventFallsBC
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Nov 4 to 10 is BC Seniors’ Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Help us share the new strength and balance exercise videos, and other fall prevention information, using the Campaign Toolkit. findingbalancebc.ca/campaign… #PreventfallsBC #healthyaging #stopfalls #seniors
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@Fraserhealth5 Dec 2023
The home is the most common place for older adults to fall. Learn how to make your home safer: ow.ly/T51w50QcFNw #PreventFallsBC #healthyaging
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Thanks for a great Fall Prevention Month this past November! You can prevent falls all year long. Learn more at fallpreventionmonth.ca #FallPreventionMonthCA #MoveImproveRemove
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If you fall, you should let your primary care provider know, even if you don’t get hurt. Learn how you can prevent falls: bit.ly/3QnHsKz #PreventFallsBC #HealthyAging
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Finding Balance AB@StopFalls27 Nov 2023
Eating well is important at all ages - particularly as we get older. Find out what you need to do to eat healthy as you age: bit.ly/49OmOLh
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Stay safe this winter by preventing falls on ice and snow. Check out our winter walking tips: findingbalancebc.ca/winter-w… #PreventFallsBC #StayingIndependent
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MYTH: Falls are a normal part of getting older. FACT: Many falls are preventable, and anyone can reduce their risk of falling through simple steps. Learn more: bit.ly/3tAbd1E #PreventFallsBC #HealthyAging
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Fraser Health
@Fraserhealth21 Nov 2023
Our Falls and Injury Prevention Team provides free, in-person presentations on how to prevent falls and stay safe at home. Register today: ow.ly/1G0u50Qa1J1 #PreventFallsBC #healthyaging
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Falls are the leading cause of injury‐related deaths and hospitalizations for seniors in B.C. – and most are predictable and preventable. November is National Fall Prevention Month. Keep your loved ones safe with these tips: ow.ly/fqXh50Q3itQ #PreventFallsBC #TSBC #BCIRPU
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Falls account for 85% of injury-related hospitalizations among older adults. Let’s take action to prevent them! fallpreventionmonth.ca #FallPreventionMonthCA #MoveImproveRemove
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Finding Balance BC retweeted
Fraser Health
@Fraserhealth17 Nov 2023
Did you know? Many common medications can increase fall risks in older adults. Review your medications with your pharmacist or primary care provider. #PreventFallsBC #healthyaging
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Using a grab bar proactively could reduce your chance of falling in the bathtub by 100% if you slip or lose your balance. Stay tuned for more fall prevention tips! fallpreventionmonth.ca #FallPreventionMonthCA #MoveImproveRemove
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