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Tool 2. Your members

This tool can help you summarize what you may need to know about your members to help you set priorities for a falls prevention or active living program.

Bring together your program planning committee or a small group of members. Have individuals answer the questions in the table to the best of their ability. Then share your answers and, together, answer the questions on the next page.

How many of your members would fit each of the following categories: Less than half About half More than half Don't know
Female        
Male        
Over 75 years of age        
Less than 75 years of age        
Regularly use a cane or a walker        
Have experienced a fall in the past year        
Often talk about some aspect of falls or falling        
Are involved in some form of regular physical activity        
Have one or more chronic conditions associated with aging such as: arthritis, osteoporosis, heart problems, diabetes, high blood pressure...        
Are concerned about maintaining their independence        

A. What are the needs or interests most often expressed by our members? (for example, information, practical action, expert advice, personal support)

Related to falls or falls prevention (list):

 

 

Related to being active (list):

 

 

B. What are the barriers to engaging our members in a program related to:

Falls or falls prevention (list):

 

 

Being active (list):

 

 

C. Which members might help us plan initiatives related to:

Falls or falls prevention (list names):

 

 

Being active (list names):

 

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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