Falls
a serious health issue
for people of all ages
Who
is at risk?
While anyone can fall at any time, older adults and children under 5 years of age are more likely to be seriously injured.
What
can be done?
The good news is that we know what puts people at risk of falling and being injured.
This website provides information to help raise awareness about preventing falls and fall-related injuries, and encourage action by individuals, families, professionals, and organizations to promote healthy aging.
All Manitobans have a role to play in preventing falls.
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See All News & EventsSix things to focus on to reduce falls among people living with Parkinson’s
Webinar: Stand up to Parkinson’s: A fall prevention guide for people living with Parkinson’s. Falls can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Having Parkinson’s will increase the risk of falls. This webinar explores six things those working in fall prevention can focus on to prevent falls for people living with Parkinson’s.. . .
Registration open! Centre on Aging’s 41st Annual Symposium
Join the Centre on Aging in person as they host their 41st Spring Research Symposium on the University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus. Take part in a Dialogue on aging and hear about the current topics in aging from Centre Research Affiliates. The Symposium is free to attend, but. . .
Recommendations for researchers, practitioners and policy makers to reduce ageism
The purpose of the Loop Evidence Summary on Ageism, Physical Inactivity and Fall Prevention is: to increase awareness and knowledge of ageism by describing main types of ageism, the determinants of ageism, and the impacts of ageism on the health, well-being, and quality of life of older adults. to assist practitioners with the. . .