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:
    Chetwynd Sept 20, 2023 11 am - 12:30 pm The Pine Valley Seniors Hall, 5312 47th Ave NW, Chetwynd  
    Dawson Creek Sept 19, 2023 10 am to 11:30 am Seniors Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave, Dawson Creek  
    Fort Nelson Sept 26, 2023 1 pm to 2:30 pm Northern Lamplighters Seniors Activity Centre, 5430 50 Ave S, Fort Nelson  
    Granisle April 18, 2023 1 pm Granisle Seniors Centre, 19 Chapman St., Granisle Yes
    Houston June 21, 2023 10 am Houston Seniors Centre, 3250 W 14th Street, Houston Yes
    Hudson's Hope Sept 21, 2023 1 pm to 2:30 pm 9905 Dudley Dr., Hudson's Hope  
    Mackenzie April 21, 2023 1 pm Mackenzie Recreation Centre, 400 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie Yes
    Prince George Sept 11, 2023 2:30 pm to 4 pm 2020 Massey Dr., Prince George Yes
    Prince Rupert October 5, 2023 1 pm Prince Rupert Seniors Center, 21 Grenville Court, Prince Rupert  
    Quesnel April 20, 2023 1 pm Quesnel Seniors Centre, 461 Carson Ave, Quesnel Yes
    Stewart June 23, 2023 11 am Al Lawrence Memorial Arena, 804 Main Street, Stewart Yes
    Tachet/Lake Babine Nation June 14, 2023 1 pm Tachet Admin Ballroom Yes
    Terrace June 20, 2023 2 pm Happy Gang Seniors Centre, 3226 Kalum St, Terrace Yes
    Valemount May 2, 2023 1 pm Valemount Seniors Hall, 1300 Main St, Valemount Yes
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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.