Health Topics - Slips, Trips and Falls

For all age groups across the lifespan, falls are the leading cause of emergency room visits due to unintentional injuries. In fact, fall injuries outnumber motor vehicle crash injuries, poisonings , drowning and burns. Therefore, it’s important to note that falls can and do affect anyone.

• Exercise to Improve Balance

  Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of a fall. Weight bearing exercise (eg. walking , dancing, climbing stairs) will increase your […]

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• Falls

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• Osteoporosis

  Osteoporosis is a disease that makes bones thin and weak (Osteoporosis Canada). One in four women over the age of 50 has Osteoporosis and at least one in eight men […]

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• Preventing Indoor Trip Hazards

  Approximately sixty percent of falls happen inside the home. Trips and falls are often the result of environmental factors that can easily be fixed. Scatter rugs, clutter, poor lighting and […]

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• Preventing Outdoor Trip Hazards

  Outdoor falls are often due to environmental hazards rather than physical factors. Uneven sidewalks, debris, wet leaves and ice all contribute to an increased risk of falls for all age […]

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• Slips, Trips and Falls

  For all age groups across the lifespan, falls are the leading cause of emergency room visits due to unintentional injuries. In fact, fall injuries outnumber motor vehicle crash injuries, poisonings […]

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• Using Medications Wisely

  Most people don’t realize that a major risk factor for falls is medications. Certain medications are linked directly to falls because they can cause sudden drops in blood pressure or […]

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