Falls among older adults: Part 2 (Fall Prevention Conference 2020)
November 17, 2020 from 3pm to 4pm (EST)
Theme 1: Finding Balance: Prevention Older Adult Falls in an Evolving Context
Presenter: Nan Shybunka, Injury Prevention Centre, School of Public Health, University of Alberta
Theme 2: Medications and Fall Risk: Educational Outreach as an Intervention Strategy
Presenter: Loren Regier, Canadian Academic Detailing Collaboration (RxFiles AD and CEP AD)
Theme 3: Medication Prescribed to Ontario Older Adults One Year prior to a fall-related injury
Presenter: Yu Ming, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University
Theme 4: Falls Risk Assessment and Management for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Developing a BC Clinical Practice Guideline
Presenters: Denise Beaton and Megan Oakey, British Columbia Centre for Disease Control
Screening and Assessment Tools for Falls in Older Adults in Ontario (2020)
The Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative (OFPC), Knowledge Resource Working Group has developed a draft document to help health systems partners and professionals in locating the right screening or assessment tools for fall prevention for older adults in Ontario. The purpose of this document is to provide a first version of what currently exists as screening or assessment tools for falls in older adults within Ontario. However, further work needs to be done around recommendations from the Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative on fall prevention screening and assessment tools with high impact for the intended target population, broken down by sector. Further engagement with various provincial and national stakeholders is underway, and an updated phase 2 version of this resource document will be shared upon that time.
Preventing Falls in Older Adults (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
The Saskatchewan Health Authority Preventing Falls in Older Adults webpage has useful information for preventing falls in older adults.
ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults, 2021
This 2021 report card from ParticipACTION provides an in-depth look at the physical activity levels and behaviours of adults in Canada and considers ways to age better.
Infographic from ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults, 2021
This infographic highlights ways adults can stay active and age better.
Falls among older adults: Part 3 (Fall Prevention Conference 2020)
November 18, 2020 from 12pm to 1 pm (EST)
Theme: Strong, Balanced and FAST: Working Together to Prevent Fall-Related injuries in Older Adults
Presenter: Dr. Cathy Arnold, School of Rehabilitation Science, University of Saskatchewan
Theme 2: Assessing mobility and safety of people with dementia using mobility aids to prevent falls
Presenter: Dr. Susan Hunter, School of Physical Therapy, University of Western Ontario
Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults ages 65 years and older: An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep
This guideline offers clear direction on what a healthy 24 hours looks like for Canadian adults aged 65 years and older.
Loop - Fall Prevention Community of Practice for Adults
Loop is a no-cost, bilingual online platforms that brings together practitioners, caregivers, researchers, and policy planners working on fall prevention for adults. Loop provides a place to innovate, learn, share, and implement.
Living Concussion Guidelines: Guideline for Concussion & Prolonged Symptoms for Adults 18 Years of Age or Older
This guideline was developed to improve patient care by creating a framework that can be implemented by healthcare professionals to effectively identify and treat individuals with persistent symptoms following a concussion/mTBI.
Physical Activity Tips for Older Adults (65 years and older) – Government of Canada
This resource discusses the health benefits of being active and provides you with physical activity tips to help you include more activity in your day.