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Prevention of Falls in Older Adults

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There is an MOH Class Order in place, effective July 17th, for Grey and Bruce County that orders all Commercial Establishments to take actions related to the use of face coverings, ensure effective measures to maintain physical distancing and to ensure the availability of hand sanitizer. For full details, visit the MOH Class Orders page. Also view, FAQ for Masks and Face Coverings.

Preventing Falls for Older Adults

 

Did you know? 1 in 3 older adults fall at least once each year. Falls are the most common cause of injuries for people 65 years and older.1 The good news is most falls can be prevented.

 

 

Finding Balance Ontario

Fall Prevention Resources for Older Adults

Grey Bruce Fall Prevention and Intervention Program

 

 

 

 

Injuries in Grey and Bruce: Falls

Falls in Grey Bruce

 

1The Chief Public Health Officer’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2010: Growing Older – Adding Life to Years. (2010). Retrieved from
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cphorsphc-respcacsp/2014/index-eng.php

 

 

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