Finding Balance BC

Province-wide initiative to raise awareness of falls among older adults (65+) in BC. Seniors' Fall Prevention Week is November 6-12, 2023. #PreventFallsBC

[Finding Balance BC @StopFallsBC]

November is Fall Prevention Month. Learn how to prevent falls today.

Learn more at https://t.co/l45fciFIQv. https://t.co/vNBhhkFMID

#fallpreventionmonth #preventfallsbc #healthyaging #fallprevention

[Finding Balance BC @StopFallsBC]

BC Seniors’ Fall Prevention Week is over. Don’t forget to access free exercise videos aimed at increasing your strength and balance.

https://t.co/ROjVZLCuYp

#PreventFallsBC #healthyagingFalls

[Finding Balance BC @StopFallsBC]

Today, we remember those who sacrificed so we could live in freedom.

#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

[Finding Balance BC @StopFallsBC]

BC’s guidelines recommend that medical professionals assess older adults annually for their risk of falls. Learn more: https://t.co/Sbvup8LNN1 #PreventFallsBC

[Finding Balance BC @StopFallsBC]

New resources are available to help older adults gain strength and balance to prevent falls. Access the STABL resources: https://t.co/1AVUsMYEXM #PreventFallsBC

[Finding Balance BC @StopFallsBC]

The way some medications affect you can change and increase your risk of falling with age. https://t.co/dQ1aTd2eT6 #PreventFallsBC

[Finding Balance BC @StopFallsBC]

The home is the most common place for older adults to fall. Learn how to make your home safer. https://t.co/C04yMh84dX #PreventFallsBC

[Finding Balance BC @StopFallsBC]

When an older adult has a fall, attention paid to a fracture can lead to a missed #concussion. Don’t forget to check for this invisible injury. Learn more: https://t.co/wvomu6Rl2z #PreventFallsBC

[Finding Balance BC @StopFallsBC]

Nov 4 to 10 is BC Seniors’ Fall Prevention Awareness Week.

Help us share the new strength and balance exercise videos, and other fall prevention information, using the Campaign Toolkit. https://t.co/DQinVkvDys

#PreventfallsBC #healthyaging #stopfalls #seniors

[Fraser Health @Fraserhealth]

The home is the most common place for older adults to fall. Learn how to make your home safer: https://t.co/HxlK0wIq2T

#PreventFallsBC
#healthyaging

[fallpreventionmonth @fallpreventCA]

Thanks for a great Fall Prevention Month this past November! You can prevent falls all year long. Learn more at https://t.co/oGst7i8sBu #FallPreventionMonthCA #MoveImproveRemove

[Finding Balance BC @StopFallsBC]

If you fall, you should let your primary care
provider know, even if you don’t get hurt. Learn how
you can prevent falls: https://t.co/iWLSs0LKTH

#PreventFallsBC #HealthyAging

[Finding Balance AB @StopFalls]

Eating well is important at all ages - particularly as we get older.

Find out what you need to do to eat healthy as you age: https://t.co/3xE7uB5erC

[Finding Balance BC @StopFallsBC]

Stay safe this winter by preventing falls on ice and snow. Check out our winter walking tips: https://t.co/9w8uKKDqo2

#PreventFallsBC #StayingIndependent

[Finding Balance BC @StopFallsBC]

MYTH: Falls are a normal part of getting older. FACT: Many falls are preventable, and anyone can reduce their risk of falling through simple steps.

Learn more: https://t.co/McJvuHKTLB

#PreventFallsBC #HealthyAging

[Fraser Health @Fraserhealth]

Our Falls and Injury Prevention Team provides free, in-person presentations on how to prevent falls and stay safe at home.

Register today: https://t.co/unGSvQwnnn

#PreventFallsBC #healthyaging

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

Falls are the leading cause of injury‐related deaths and hospitalizations for seniors in B.C. – and most are predictable and preventable. November is National Fall Prevention Month. Keep your loved ones safe with these tips: https://t.co/pNvPA2LpJs
#PreventFallsBC #TSBC #BCIRPU

[fallpreventionmonth @fallpreventCA]

Falls account for 85% of injury-related hospitalizations among older adults. Let’s take action to prevent them! https://t.co/TRMsmtTZJw #FallPreventionMonthCA #MoveImproveRemove

[Fraser Health @Fraserhealth]

Did you know? Many common medications can increase fall risks in older adults. Review your medications with your pharmacist or primary care provider.
#PreventFallsBC
#healthyaging

[fallpreventionmonth @fallpreventCA]

Using a grab bar proactively could reduce your chance of falling in the bathtub by 100% if you slip or lose your balance. Stay tuned for more fall prevention tips! https://t.co/oGst7i8sBu #FallPreventionMonthCA #MoveImproveRemove