Fall Prevention Resources



Hazards at Home

Occupational Therapists provide assessments, training, and support to help you avoid falls. Having a friendly visitor can help identify hazards and you can plan ahead by wearing a personal emergency/medical alert system.

Rehabilitative Care - In-Home Central Occupational Therapists
Personal Emergency/Medical Alert Systems Home Help and Homemaking
Home Maintenance and Repair Home Modification
Friendly Visiting

Additional Resources

York Region - Your Guide to Falls Prevention

York Region - Safety Around Furniture Fact Sheet

Public Health Agency of Canada - 12 Steps to Stair Safety at Home

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation -
Maintaining Seniors' Independence Through Home Adaptations - A Self-Assessment Guide

Ministry of Municipal Affairs - List of Ontario Municipalities

Canadian Safety Council - Safety Tips for Winter Walking

Staying Independent - A Home Safety Checklist (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit)

Public Health Agency of Canada - The Safe Living Guide - A Guide to Home Safety for Seniors

Public Health Agency of Canada - There are 14 Dangerous Things in This Picture - Can You Spot All of Them






This resource was created in partnership with The Fall Prevention Committee and the Ontario Health atHome.

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