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Program tool 10 - Is your neighbourhood safe and activity-friendly?

• Page 1 - Instructions
• Page 2 - Checklist
• Page 3 - If you find problems

Page 1 - Instructions

What is this tool about?

This tool can help you identify good features about your neighbourhood that can help older adults prevent falls and encourage them to be more active. It also points out where there are problems and how your neighbourhood could be improved.

How to use the tool

Simply walk around your neighbourhood. A two-block radius is a good start. Go down the checklist and check off each feature that your neighbourhood has. If something does not seem to apply to your environment, just go on to the next one.

The more checkmarks you make, the safer and more activity-friendly your neighbourhood is. Each feature that's not checked may indicate a falls hazard or barrier to activity.

What to do if you find a problem

The tool makes suggestions for how you can help your neighbourhood become safe and activity-friendly. These range from easy and low cost to more expensive and complicated. Even though a problem is outside your centre, you may still be able to do something to fix it. You may want to complete this tool again later and see if your neighbourhood has improved.

Who can you call?

To report hazards in your neighbourhood:

• In apartment buildings, stores, or restaurants contact the owner or manager.
  
• In a shopping mall, contact the mall authority.
  
• On city streets or sidewalks contact the local municipality.

Removing or reducing barriers need to not be expensive or time consuming.

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