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Prevent Falls - Ottawa Public Health

(6 days ago) WEBFalls are the number one reason for injury-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits for older adults in Canada. Every year in Ottawa for people aged 65+: …

https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/prevent-falls.aspx

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Ottawa Public Health hopes to reduce falls by seniors

(5 days ago) WEBOTTAWA — Seventy Ottawa seniors die each year from injuries suffered in falls, something Ottawa Public Health is starting a campaign to reduce. In all, 6,300 …

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ottawa-public-health-hopes-to-reduce-falls-by-seniors

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Falls Prevention - updated - champlainhealthline.ca

(3 days ago) WEBOttawa Program - Better Strength, Better Balance The program is offered in winter, spring and fall To register or for more information, Please call Ottawa Public Health at 613 …

https://www.champlainhealthline.ca/libraryContent.aspx?id=22261

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Surveillance report on falls among older adults in Canada

(6 days ago) WEBFalls among older adults are a public health concern worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, about a third of older adults fall each year. Ottawa (ON): Public …

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/surveillance-report-falls-older-adults-canada.html

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Fall Prevention Learning Module- Ottawa Public Health

(6 days ago) WEBCommunity services and centres; Healthcare & Caregiver Support Services; Fall Prevention Learning Module- Ottawa Public Health. Online Free. The Fall Prevention Learning …

https://dementia613.ca/resources/fall-prevention-learning-module-ottawa-public-health/

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Better Strength, Better Balance! Partnering to deliver a fall

(6 days ago) WEBSETTING: Falls incur significant health and economic costs, particularly among older adults. Physical activity has been found to be the single most important fall …

https://link.springer.com/article/10.17269/CJPH.108.5901

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Better Strength, Better Balance! Partnering to deliver a fall

(1 days ago) WEBSetting: Falls incur significant health and economic costs, particularly among older adults. Physical activity has been found to be the single most important fall …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28910255/

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Falls Prevention - champlainhealthline.ca

(1 days ago) WEBIncludes both an educational component provided by Public Health and physiotherapy exercises provided by certified staff Not ideal for seniors who have difficulty exercising …

https://www.champlainhealthline.ca/libraryContent.aspx?id=20585&region=Ottawa

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Injury Prevention Renfrew County and District Health Unit

(5 days ago) WEBAccess Ottawa Public Health’s online module Learn How To Prevent Falls – Online Course. For technical difficulties, contact [email protected] For in-person …

https://www.rcdhu.com/healthy-living/injury-prevention/

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Public Health Agency of Canada Supports Fall Prevention Among …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Government of Canada is committed to promoting healthy aging and preventing falls among Canadian seniors. Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas …

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2019/02/public-health-agency-of-canada-supports-fall-prevention-among-canadian-seniors.html

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West End Integrated Falls Prevention Program - PQCHC

(4 days ago) WEBThe goal of the West End Integrated Falls Prevention Program (WEIFPP) is to reduce the number and impact of falls suffered by seniors living in the west end of Ottawa. The …

https://www.pqchc.com/services/fall-prevention-seniors

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E-Learning Opportunities in Fall Prevention

(5 days ago) WEBacute, home, community, primary care & public health. Time Commitment: Five weeks, self-paced 25 hours of instruction Course Overview: Those working with older adults in …

https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca/uploads/2020%20toolkit/additional%20resources/E-Learning%20Opportunities%20in%20Fall%20Prevention_07022020.pdf

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OPH reports 13 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa; weekly - CTV …

(7 days ago) WEBOPH reports 13 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa; weekly per capita rate falls below 20. Ottawa Public Health says 13 more people in Ottawa have tested positive …

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/oph-reports-13-new-covid-19-cases-in-ottawa-weekly-per-capita-rate-falls-below-20-1.5467813

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As snow falls, COVID situation stands firm CBC News

(5 days ago) WEBOttawa As snow falls, COVID situation stands firm COVID-19 numbers to watch are again mostly stable at levels ranging from moderate to very high in this week's …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/covid19-ottawa-levels-spread-risk-november-2023-1.7019843

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Ottawa Public Health: Fall Prevention - clarkekelly.ca

(8 days ago) WEBThe good news is that falls can be prevented. The first step to avoiding falls is to understand what causes them. Poor balance, decreased muscle and bone strength, …

https://www.clarkekelly.ca/post/ottawa-public-health-fall-prevention

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