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30 April 2025
Supplements for falls prevention: What role can vitamin D and calcium play?
Research looks into whether vitamin D and calcium supplementation are effective for fall prevention.Full story -
8 January 2025
3 populations that benefit from falls prevention strategies
Research highlights populations that benefit from falls prevention strategies and what those strategies are.Full story -
26 December 2024
Assistive Technology Made Easy: Exploring the AccessATCanada Navigation Portal
Navigating the world of assistive technology can feel overwhelming, but the AccessATCanada navigation portal changes the game by simplifying the process of finding programs and services in Canada. With tools that let users refine searches by location, technology type, and eligibility criteria, the portal offers a personalized way to connect with life-changing resources.Full story -
18 December 2024
Preventing falls: Practical tips to reduce your risk
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, but the good news is that many falls can be prevented with simple changes to your home and lifestyle. In this webinar recording, Dr. Marla Beauchamp explores the key causes of falls and offers practical tips to improve your balance, strengthen your body, and make your environment safer.Full story -
5 June 2024
Addressing your environment for falls prevention?
Clear walkways ahead! Research points to the effectiveness of environmental programs for falls prevention.Full story -
10 April 2024
Parkinson’s and falls prevention: What works?
Research highlights what falls prevention strategies may be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s disease.Full story -
31 January 2024
Cause for concern? Medications and falls in people living with cognitive impairment
Research addresses questions around side effects related to commonly prescribed cognitive enhancers.Full story -
6 September 2023
Judo for older adults: Learning to fall (safely)
Almost a third of Canadians aged 60 and over are at risk of at least one fall each year. Falls are always unpredictable and can leave serious consequences for older adults. Can the practice of judo help prevent fall-related injuries among older adults?Full story -
25 May 2022
3 evidence-based strategies for foot health
Research shows there are many benefits to promoting the health of our feet.Full story -
30 March 2022
Getting your ‘feet’ in the game! Can exercising your feet help you stay on them?
From injury to death, falls are a major concern for older adults. Recent research looks at how strengthening the muscles in our feet and ankles can help to reduce the risk of falls.Full story -
30 June 2021
Aging in your smart home while preserving your privacy
More and more smart technologies are making their way into our homes. While smart technologies appear promising to support aging at home, can it maintain our privacy?Full story -
12 May 2021
“Dancing” our way to fewer falls and better physical function?
Are you looking for fall prevention strategies that can help keep you on your feet? Research shows that dance-based mind-motor activities may help you with these efforts.Full story -
23 July 2019
Foot health: A ground-up approach to preventing falls
A ground-up approach—starting with the health of your feet—might be just what you need to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground.Full story -
27 November 2018
Conquer your fear of falling with cognitive behavioural therapy
Many older adults have a fear of falling. Cognitive behavioural therapy may help people overcome this fear by reducing negative thoughts about falls and shifting their focus to what they can do to curb their falls risk.Full story -
29 October 2018
Watch your step! Fall prevention for seniors living in the community
For seniors still living at home, falls are a concern. Fortunately, exercise alone or in combination with other fall prevention strategies can help keep one’s feet firmly planted on the ground.Full story -
9 July 2018
Past-menopause? Exercise your way to better bone health
For women, menopause is an inevitable part of aging, as is bone loss to some extent. But there are things you can do to improve or preserve your bone density and slow down bone loss. Surprise... it’s exercise!Full story -
16 April 2018
Feeling unsteady? Exercise can help prevent falls in long-term care
Feeling off-balance? Stand up to falls with exercise. Exercise combined with other fall prevention strategies is a promising way to lower the rate of falls in older adults living in long-term care.Full story -
25 September 2017
The research based benefits of music for walking
Walking speed reveals a lot about your overall health and walking ability changes with age. Research shows that music can help!Full story -
5 September 2017
Worried about breaking a bone? 5 tips you should know before it happens
Breaking up may be hard to do, but breaking a bone is easy – especially as we age. Get tips on how to protect yourself.Full story -
24 July 2017
3 research-based benefits of yoga for healthy aging
Want to age well? Consider making yoga part of your regular activities.Full story


