Patient Education Resources

Fall Prevention Checklist

Ask a family member or friend to help you work through this fall prevention checklist.

Footwear and Footcare Tips for Seniors

Keeping your feet healthy can help you keep your balance and prevent falls. This pamphlet explains how to take care of your feet and what kind of footwear is best.

Hip Protectors

Hip protectors are plastic shields or foam pads that protect the hip area. This pamphlet explains why you may need hip protectors, how to use them, and how to find the right size.

Home Safety - Preventing Falls at Home

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. This pamphlet includes a checklist to help you find out if you are at risk of falling. Tips to prevent falls are included.

How can I prevent a fall at a hospital appointment?

This pamphlet is for people coming to a hospital appointment. It explains who is at a higher risk of falling, and what to do before coming to the hospital, while you are at the hospital, and while you are at your appointment.

Immobility, Falls, and Dignity of Risk

This pamphlet explains why you might be at risk of falling because of immobility (not moving), what dignity of risk means, how your health care team will support you, and what you can do to lower your risk of falling.

Preventing Falls and Injuries in Long-term Care

This pamphlet explains why falls happen, why you may be at risk of falling, and what you can do to lower your risk of falling.

Preventing Falls During Pregnancy - Yarmouth Regional Hospital

Falls are the most common cause of minor injury during pregnancy because the weight of your growing belly can affect your balance, pregnancy hormones relax your joints and ligaments, and you may also have low blood sugar and/or low blood pressure. This pamphlet gives tips to help you lower your risk of falling.

Preventing Falls During Your Hospital Stay

This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Preventing Falls in the Hospital After Giving Birth

After giving birth, you are at a higher risk of falling in the hospital, even if you feel steady on your feet. This pamphlet explains what you can do to prevent falling and how you can keep your baby safe in the hospital.