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Promising Pathways – A Handbook of Best Practices

Format

Booklet

Description This handbook is for people who work with seniors and veterans living in the community. It is based on a comprehensive review of falls prevention programs around the world. It provides information on the most effective strategies and interventions for reducing falls and preventing injuries among seniors who live in the community. The handbook lists key elements and principles of falls prevention, in order to guide the development of programs.
Date 2002
Languages English, French
Cost Free
Available from

Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada
Falls Prevention Initiative
c/o Division of Aging and Seniors
Address Locator 1908A1
Ottawa, ON
K1A 1B4

Email: info@www.hc-sc.gc.ca

Web: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/pubs/best_practices/promising/promising_toc_e.htm

PDF: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/pubs/best_practices/promising/pdf/PromisingPathwaysE.pdf

 

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