YOUR HEALTHFall Prevention
In Canada, 20-30% of older adults experience a fall each year (PHO, 2022). Falls pose a serious health risk, and for some older adults they can lead to a decline in overall health. In Ontario, falls account for over 80% of injury-related hospitalizations in adults 75 and older (PHO, 2022). As you age, it is important to prevent falls by building strength, maintaining your balance, and enhancing your mobility. Taking action to prevent yourself from falling is important to keep you safe, mobile, and independent!
Tips to Prevent Falls
- Keep physically active
- Moving your body regularly is important to keep your body strong and promote good balance, which can prevent falls.
If You Fall...
- Try to land on your buttocks to prevent more serious injuries.
- Take your time getting up. Make sure you are not hurt before getting up.
- Let your family and healthcare provider know that you have had a fall.
- Consider getting a personal fall alarm.
- Don't let the fear of falling prevent you from being active. Safe physical activity prevents falls!
Fall Prevention Exercises
A printable version of these exercises is available in the CK Public Health Fall Prevention Guide.
Physical Health
Related Content & Links
For More Information
- Parachute - Falls in Seniors
- Parachute - Adding Movement to Your At-Home Routine
- CK Public Health - Fall Prevention Guide
- CK Public Health - Staying Independent Checklist (English)
- CK Public Health - Staying Independent Checklist (French)
- Government of Canada - You CAN Prevent Falls!
- Government of Canada - If You Fall or Witness a Fall, Do You Know What to Do?
- Hastings Prince Edward Public Health - What to do if You Fall