Injury Prevention Resources

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Title Description Additional Language
Safety around Furniture Fact sheet with tips for older adults to promote safety around furniture and prevent falls
Sleep Fact sheet with tips for older adults to promote sleep and prevent falls
Tips to Prevent Falls For Older Adults Fact sheet with tips for older adults to prevent falls before they happen
Using a Cane Safely Fact sheet with tips for older adults to promote safe use of canes and prevent falls
Winter Safety Tips for Older Adults Fact sheet with tips for older adults to stay safe and prevent falls during the winter
Your Guide to Falls Prevention A guide to falls prevention booklet identifying risk factors for falls in older adults developed by York Region. The booklet reviews the causes of falls and makes recommendations for falls prevention and injury related to exercise, medications, assistive devices, environmental hazards, and health assessment.