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Program Tool 11 - Poster #1
Quiz:
How many older adults living in
the community have at least
one fall per year?
Approximately one in three older adults
have at least one fall, and 50% of these will have repeated
falls.
25% of falls cause older adults to limit
their normal activities either because of an injury or the
fear of falling again.
Health Canada
Falls can be prevented. Find out how.
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| Active Independent Aging was a joint venture between the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. For more information please visit our website at: www.falls-chutes.com. Funding provided by Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official policies of Health Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. The information in this handout is current as of 2004. |
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