Preventing falls: Taking the next steps together
Mar 31, 2026 ·
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In this episode, you’ll find practical tips and strategies for preventing falls. You'll find out why certain things can increase the risk of falls and what you can do to...
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In this episode, you’ll find practical tips and strategies for preventing falls. You'll find out why certain things can increase the risk of falls and what you can do to address them:
• Blood pressure management
• Eye health and vision
• Footwear
• Hearing health
• Home modifications, equipment and devices
• Medications
• Mental and emotional health
• Movement and physical activity
• Moving safely
• Staying hydrated and drinking water.
At the end of the episode you will find reminder tools you and the person you care for can use to track your fall prevention activities and progress.
This episode is one part of The Caregivers' Guide to Fall Prevention. You can access the full guide, including all the checklists and tools referenced in this episode, at parachute.ca/caregiver.
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• Blood pressure management
• Eye health and vision
• Footwear
• Hearing health
• Home modifications, equipment and devices
• Medications
• Mental and emotional health
• Movement and physical activity
• Moving safely
• Staying hydrated and drinking water.
At the end of the episode you will find reminder tools you and the person you care for can use to track your fall prevention activities and progress.
This episode is one part of The Caregivers' Guide to Fall Prevention. You can access the full guide, including all the checklists and tools referenced in this episode, at parachute.ca/caregiver.
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| Author | Parachute Canada |
| Organization | Story Studio Network |
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