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:
    Granisle April 18, 2023 12 pm (lunch), 1 pm session begins (90 mins) Granisle Seniors Centre, 19 Chapman St., Granisle Yes
    Houston June 21, 2023 10 am session starts (90 mins) Houston Seniors Centre, 3250 W 14th Street, Houston  
    Mackenzie April 21, 2023 1 pm session starts (90 mins) Mackenzie Recreation Centre, 400 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie Yes
    Quesnel April 20, 2023 1 pm session starts (90 mins) Quesnel Seniors Centre, 461 Carson Ave, Quesnel Yes
    Stewart June 23, 2023 11 am session starts (90 mins) Al Lawrence Memorial Arena, 804 Main Street, Stewart  
    Tachet/Lake Babine Nation June 14, 2023 Elders tea at noon (12 pm) with focus group to follow (90 mins) Tachet Admin Ballroom  
    Terrace June 20, 2023 2 pm session starts (90 mins) Happy Gang Seniors Centre, 3226 Kalum St, Terrace  
    Valemount May 2, 2023 1 pm session starts (90 mins) Valemount Seniors Hall, 1300 Main St, Valemount Yes

    Information for the communities seen below will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

    • Chetwynd
    • Dawson Creek
    • Fort Nelson
    • Hudson’s Hope
    • Prince George
    • Tumbler Ridge
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    Reports

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

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    Resources

    TBD

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    More information

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