November is Fall Prevention Month

Why we need Fall Prevention Month:

• Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian older adults. 20-30% of older adults fall each year [1]
• Falls are the leading cause for hospital admissions from injuries for children ages 0 to 14 [2]

Fall Prevention Month encourages organizations to coordinate their efforts for a larger impact. Canadian organizations participate by planning initiatives and sharing evidence-based information on fall prevention. Together we can raise the profile of fall prevention and encourage everyone to see their role in preventing falls and fall-related injuries across the lifespan.   Learn more at: https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca/