Seniors' falls prevention

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Falls prevention engagement sessions

Did you know falls are the leading cause of injuries that land older adults in hospital?

Northern Health is hosting conversations across the region to learn how falls are being prevented in community.

We are reaching out to adults 65+ and their support networks to ask:

  • What people are currently doing to prevent a fall
  • What resources are available to help prevent falls
  • The unique ways falls are prevented in your community

The information gathered will guide future falls prevention efforts in northern BC.

Register here or call 250-645-3127 (Note: Please leave your name, contact details, the community you are calling from and number of participants).

If you need any further information please contact prevent.injury@northernhealth.ca

Engagement sessions

Communities

Northern cities and towns where the engagement sessions will be taking place.

* Light refreshments will be provided.

Community:Date:Time:Location:Completed:
ChetwyndSept 20, 202311 am - 12:30 pmThe Pine Valley Seniors Hall, 5312 47th Ave NW, Chetwynd 
Dawson CreekSept 19, 202310 am to 11:30 amSeniors Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave, Dawson Creek 
Fort NelsonSept 26, 20231 pm to 2:30 pmNorthern Lamplighters Seniors Activity Centre, 5430 50 Ave S, Fort Nelson 
GranisleApril 18, 20231 pmGranisle Seniors Centre, 19 Chapman St., GranisleYes
HoustonJune 21, 202310 amHouston Seniors Centre, 3250 W 14th Street, HoustonYes
Hudson's HopeSept 21, 20231 pm to 2:30 pm9905 Dudley Dr., Hudson's Hope 
MackenzieApril 21, 20231 pmMackenzie Recreation Centre, 400 Skeena Drive, MackenzieYes
Prince GeorgeSept 11, 20232:30 pm to 4 pm2020 Massey Dr., Prince GeorgeYes
Prince RupertOctober 5, 20231 pmPrince Rupert Seniors Center, 21 Grenville Court, Prince Rupert 
QuesnelApril 20, 20231 pmQuesnel Seniors Centre, 461 Carson Ave, QuesnelYes
StewartJune 23, 202311 amAl Lawrence Memorial Arena, 804 Main Street, StewartYes
Tachet/Lake Babine NationJune 14, 20231 pmTachet Admin BallroomYes
TerraceJune 20, 20232 pmHappy Gang Seniors Centre, 3226 Kalum St, TerraceYes
ValemountMay 2, 20231 pmValemount Seniors Hall, 1300 Main St, ValemountYes
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Reports

Posting will commence once these reports have been completed and are available.

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More information

There are many simple ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce your risk of a fall.