Fact Sheets
The Finding Balance NB fact sheets are a collection of short, easy-to-read resources designed to help older adults understand and reduce the risk of falls. Each fact sheet focuses on a specific topic related to fall prevention, such as safe footwear, medication safety, staying physically active, sleep, nutrition, vision care, and how to safely move around the home and community.
Why They’re Important
Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, but many are preventable. These fact sheets raise awareness about common risk factors and offer practical tips to improve safety and maintain independence. They support healthy aging by empowering older adults to take simple, proactive steps to reduce their fall risk.
How They Can Be Used
Home support workers, caregivers, and older adults themselves can use the fact sheets as conversation starters or quick reference tools. They’re ideal for identifying potential risks, encouraging lifestyle changes, and reinforcing safe habits. They can also be shared with families or included in care planning to support informed decision-making and create safer living environments.
Available Fact Sheets
- Avoiding Risky Behaviours.
- Highlights the importance of self-awareness regarding physical strengths and weaknesses to assess fall risk and avoid potential hazards.
- Highlights the importance of self-awareness regarding physical strengths and weaknesses to assess fall risk and avoid potential hazards.
- Footwear and Foot Care.
- Emphasizes the role of proper footwear and foot care in maintaining balance and preventing falls.
- Emphasizes the role of proper footwear and foot care in maintaining balance and preventing falls.
- Maintaining a Healthy Diet.
- Provides guidance on nutrition to support overall health and reduce fall risk.
- Maintaining Healthy Sleep Habits.
- Offers tips for improving sleep quality, which can impact balance and fall risk.
- Medication Safety.
- Discusses the importance of managing medications to prevent side effects that could lead to falls.
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- Discusses the importance of managing medications to prevent side effects that could lead to falls.
- Moving Safely at Home.
- Provides strategies for navigating the home environment safely to prevent falls.
- Safe Winter Walking.
- Offers advice on how to walk safely during winter conditions to avoid slips and falls.
- Staying Physically Active.
- Encourages regular physical activity to maintain strength and balance, reducing fall risk.
- Staying Safe During Extreme Heat.
- Provides tips on staying safe during periods of extreme heat, which can affect overall health and stability.
- Understanding Your Risk.
- Helps older adults assess their personal risk of falling.
- Using the 211 Helpline.
- Guides on accessing community and social services through the 211 helpline.
- Vision Care.
- Emphasizes the importance of regular eye care in maintaining balance and preventing falls.
- What To Do If Someone Falls?
- Provides steps to take if someone experiences a fall, ensuring proper care and prevention of further injury.
