Could a fall change your lifestyle?

Every year, many older adults fall. After a fall, many people are unable to live the way they want. They may lose their independence or live in fear of falling again. Falls become more likely as we age, but most of them can be prevented. Finding Balance can help.

Create a trip-free home!

Over half of all falls happen in the home due to hazards that are often overlooked but important to fix.

Use our Spot The Hazard Home Safety Checklist to help.

WHAT'S NEW

The Actively Aging booklet is now available!
This booklet was created by Finding Balance, with support from our partners and sponsor Lifeline, to help adults age 55+ lead healthy, independent, and active lives by providing information and actions a person can take to reduce their risk of falling.

Be Active

Do activities you enjoy! Remember, you're never too old, or too young, to start.

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Check Your Vision

Find out about your eye health and any changes to your vision.

Check Your Medications

Review all your medications, supplements, and vitamins with your doctor or pharmacist.

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Elders' Falls

KTC adapted Finding Balance resources to produce culturally-appropriate tools for First Nation Elders.

Planning for Falls Prevention Month 2026 is under way!
Stay tuned...

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Finding Balance is a seniors' falls prevention initiative developed by the Injury Prevention Centre at the University of Alberta.

Funding for the Centre is provided, in whole or in part, by Alberta Health. Provisions of funding by Alberta Health does not signify that this project represents the policies or views of Alberta Health.

Injury Prevention Centre

INJURY PREVENTION CENTRE
4-248 Kipnes Health Research Academy,
University of Alberta
11405 87 Ave NW
Edmonton AB T6G 1C9
tel: 780.492.6019

email: info@findingbalancealberta.ca

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