Falls are the most common cause of injury among older Canadians with an estimated 1 in 3 seniors aged 65 and older falling at least once.[i] The injuries that result from falls often lead to hospitalizations and increased disability and mortality. Injuries often include fractures in the hip, pelvis [...]
Falls are the most common cause of injury among older Canadians, with 1 in 3 seniors aged 65 years and older likely to fall at least once every year.[i] This is because as the body ages, muscles become weaker, proprioception decreases and reflexes become slower, all impacting balance and [...]
Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death for Canadians between the ages of 1 and 44 years.[i] In addition to the devastating human cost, this major public health challenge also represents a huge economic burden. In 2018, injury in Canada resulted in $20.4 billion in direct health care costs [...]
Getting older is a natural part of life. How you feel as you get older, however, depends on a number of things that are actually within your control. A healthy lifestyle and healthy behaviors can make a big difference in how you feel as you age. In this article, [...]
