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[Resource] A CDC Compendium of Effective Fall Interventions: What Works for Community-Dwelling Older Adults, 4th Edition
CDC
This collection of effective fall interventions is designed to help public health practitioners, senior service providers, clinicians, and others who want to address older adult falls in their community.The 4th edition of the Compendium describes 34 single interventions (17 exercise interventions,
[Resource] Stay on your Feet - Parkinson's
UBC Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury related deaths. Falls are also the major reason for admission to a residential care facility. A fall can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Having Parkinson’s will increase your risk. Although not everyone experiences fall
[Resource] Stop Falls - Staying Independent Checklist
Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario
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[Resource] How to Lower Your Fall Risk
Government of Canada
Falls can be a serious risk to your health and safety. Here are some tips on how to avoid falls:Stop and smell the roses: take your time, don't rush when walking or getting upKeep stairs and walkways free of clutter, ice or snowUse hand rails and grab bars to keep you steady on your feetBala
Podcast: Age-Friendly Technologies
Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population
Click HERE to listen to this podcastAs the first of the Baby Boomers soon turn 80, how can technology enhance their lives and help them stay home? Finding the right tools, that make life simpler and easier, is key.In this episode, Donna Duncan is joined by Mike Agerbo, a digital living expert and f
Canada Disability Benefit Tool
Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer
This report presents the PBO’s microsimulation model to estimate the cost of the Canada Disability Benefit.
Social Prescribing: A Resource for Health Professionals (tool)
Centre for Effective Practice
Social Prescribing: A Resource for Health Professionals ( tool)
The Quiet Struggle: Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation as We Age
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
The quiet struggle: Tackling loneliness and social isolation as we age
Connecting Generations: Planning and Implementing Interventions for Intergenerational Contact
World Health Organization
Ageism exists when “age” is used to categorize individuals and create social divisions, with ensuing injustice and harm and lack of solidarity across generations. Ageism is highly detrimental to our health and well-being and imposes a heavy cost on societies. The World Health Organization (WHO)
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