This is a commonly asked question! With November being promoted as "Fall Prevention Month" in Canada, we thought it would be a good time for discussion.

A fear of falls can result in mobilization hesitation by healthcare providers, older adults, and caregivers, yet o ne of the best ways to prevent falls is mobilization!   Promoting  a positive message, such as "movement is good medicine" instead of "fall prevention" can set up the dialogue for the many benefits of mobilization, and can include tips for mobilizing safely. Maybe its time to rename Falls Prevention Month: "Mobility Matters Month"!

Think of creative ways to engage in the promotion of mobilization in every sector, such as:

Our QI coaches share bright ideas to support people who care for older adults living with frailty, and who want to learn from and inspire others. To share tools and experiences or ask for advice from others, including our QI coaches,  join the sfCare Forum  or email us .

This webinar will describe dementia-related driving risks, review recent changes to Fitness to Drive reporting policy in Ontario, and discuss how to interpret and deal with these changes in clinical practice.  Click here for more information or to register .

 

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