Aging-Related Topics - Falls

Here are some educational resources about the aging-related topic of falls.

Information Sheets [PDF]

• After the Fall: A Guide for Patients and Families
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006. 
• Avoiding Falls: Tips for Patients With Low Vision
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006.
• Can You Get Help If You Need It?
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006. 
• Canes and Walkers
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006.
• Decrease Your Risk of Falling
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006. 
• Falls and Home Safety
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006.
• Falls: General Information
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006. 
• Fitness: A Key to Fall Prevention
  Developed by the Lifeline Healthy Aging Series. 
• Footwear and Falling
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006. 
• Medical Evaluation of Falls
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006.
• Protect Yourself From Falls
  Developed by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the and University of Ottawa. 
• Reduce the Risks
  Developed by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the and University of Ottawa. 
• Safety Tips: Low Blood Pressure
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006. 
• Tai Chi
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006. 
• Using a Cane
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006. 
• Using a Walker
  Developed by the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, adapted with permission from the Practicing Physician Education Project 2006. 
• Walking Aids
  Developed by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. 
• You Can Prevent Falls
  Developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada Division of Aging and Seniors.

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