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Falls are not a normal part of aging. There are many steps that individuals
can take to reduce their risk in order to continue to live actively and independently.

• Finding Balance Presentation
• Finding Balance Questionnaire
• Millionaire Quiz
• Word Find - Take Steps to Prevent Falls 
• Be Falls Smart Handouts:
  • Foot Care/Foot Wear
  • In Your Community
  • In Your Home
  • Medications
  • Physical Activity
• Recipe Cards:
  • Check Your Medications Recipe Card
  • Keep Active Recipe Card
  • Watch Your Step Recipe Card

6 Warning Signs of Falls

12 Tips To Stay On Your Feet (Placemat)

Exercises at the Kitchen Sink Booklet

Furniture Height

Is Your Cane the Correct Height?

Move to Keep Moving

Prevent a Fall - Protect Your Way of Life

Stepping Out Safely

Thumbs Up Pamphlet

Winter Safety

You Can Prevent Falls 

Resources can be ordered and picked up by
calling 519-631-9900.

• 6 Warning Signs of Falls (Posters and Cards)
• 12 Tips To Stay On Your Feet (Placemat)
• Exercises at the Kitchen Sink DVD and Booklet
• Medication Cleanout Bags
• Medication Record Booklets
• Recipe Cards:
  • Check Your Medications Recipe Card
  • Keep Active Recipe Card
  • Watch Your Step Recipe Card
• You Can Prevent Falls Flipchart

Other Website Links:

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Canada Safety Council

Canada's Research-based Pharmaceutical Companies

Finding Balance Alberta
This website is dedicated to helping seniors prevent a fall before it happens so they can stay active and independent.

Osteoporosis Canada

Public Health Agency of Canada, Division of Aging and Seniors

Safe Communities – St. Thomas Elgin
The partners of Safe Communities shares one goal: to reduce or eliminate unnecessary injuries and deaths. Recent statistics suggest there are 40 or more preventable deaths in Elgin County each year plus thousands of unnecessary and preventable injuries. Road safety, workplace safety, safety in homes and on farms, and safety for children, families and the elderly are prime concerns for us.