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Ministry of Health
Seniors’ Fall Prevention Awareness Week
The first Seniors’ Falls Prevention Awareness Week in British Columbia occurred in November 2007, to raise awareness around the prevention of falls and injuries among older adults, and to encourage leadership and collaboration among health authorities across the province.
In 2011, Seniors’ Fall Prevention Awareness Week will be held Nov. 7-13. We hope that your community will join the Province in observing Seniors’ Fall Prevention Awareness Week.
Resources
- Get ideas and brochures. Planning for Seniors Fall Prevention Awareness Day (PDF 107K)
- Connect. Contact the BC Fall and Injury Prevention Coalition (BCFIPC) and get involved
- Read. Seniors Fall Prevention Awareness Day 2010 – summary of events
- See. Proclamation (2011)
- Evaluate. Measuring the success of your event(s)
Where to host activities?
Potential Locations
- community centers
- churches
- fitness centers
- health fairs
- hospitals
- libraries
- malls
- older adult housing
- opticians' offices
- pharmacies
- physical therapy clinics
- senior centers
- specialist footwear stores
Potential Community Partners
- churches
- elected officials
- fire departments
- healthcare day clinics
- hospitals and outpatient programs
- libraries
- local businesses
- local newspapers
- Meals on Wheels
- volunteer organizations
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