The York Region Community & Health Services, Seniors Program: ·       Promotes a comprehensive healthy aging program ·       Provides awareness of falls incidence ·       Encourages behaviour change for falls prevention   Falls are a major threat to health and independence for seniors in York Region. In Ontario, falls account for 33% of injury-related deaths in people over 65 and 83% of all injury admissions to hospitals.    The good news is most falls are predictable and preventable. By eliminating falls risk factors – hazards in the home, misuse of medications, balance and gait problems, and blood pressure problems – seniors can remain independent and healthy longer.   For more information about preventing falls and healthy aging programs/services we offer, please see the following sections:   Facts on Falls Services We Provide Resources Frequently Asked Questions Make a Splash!        For more information, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1 800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933   Injury Prevention |  Road Safety |  Childhood & Recreational Injuries Falls Prevention & Seniors |  Health Professionals |  Elementary School Teachers |  General Resources

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