Seniors Falls Facts

Facts


  • 1 out of 3 over the age of 65 and 1 out of 2 over the age of 80 will fall each year
  • If you fall once, you are twice as likely to fall again
  • Women are 3 times more likely than men to be hospitalized for a fall but men are more likely than women to experience fatal falls.
Falls are not a normal part of aging. After a fall you may lose confidence, be afraid you might fall again or stop going out and doing things you enjoy.

Learn more at
findingbalancealberta.ca


finding balance

Prevention

Take action to prevent falls and keep your independence: 
Check your Medications
Challenge your Balance
Be Active
Build Strength
Speak up about Dizziness
Watch Your Step

Warning: The greatest health risk for older adults is living an inactive life. (World Health Organization, 2000)

Prevention Documents

  1. FB-Brochure-2018
  2. FB-Active-Strength-Handout-2018
  3. FB-Be-Active-Handout-2018
  4. FB-Exercise-Poster-2018-en
  5. Finding-Balance-Poster
  6. How to Get Up From the Floor by Yourself After a Fall (PDF)
  7. Check Your Shoes (PDF)
  8. In Your Home (PDF)