Fall and Injury Prevention in Long-term Care
This pamphlet includes a list of factors that may make you more at risk of falling and general advice about fall prevention.
11 Patient Education Resources
Fall Prevention Checklist
Ask a family member or friend to help you work through this fall prevention checklist. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Falls Prevention in the Hospital: Digby General Hospital, Roseway Hospital, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Falls are one of the most common causes of injury. This pamphlet includes info about who is at a higher risk of falling, what to do before coming to the hospital and while you are at the hospital, as well as falls prevention tips for visiting the hospital.
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 used to protect the hip area. This pamphlet explains why hip protectors are needed as well as how to use them are reviewed.
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.
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 have low blood sugar and/or low blood pressure. This pamphlet gives tips to help lower your risk of falls.
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.
Prévention des chutes : liste de contrôle
Demandez à un membre de votre famille ou à un·e ami·e de vous aider à examiner la présente liste. Utilisez tous les moyens à votre disposition pour rendre votre maison plus sûre et aider à prévenir les chutes. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Prévention des chutes et des blessures pendant votre hospitalisation
Le dépliant suggère des moyens de réduire vos risques de chute pendant que vous êtes à l’hôpital. Les raisons pour lesquelles vous présentez un risque accru de chutes sont indiquées. Le dépliant traite notamment de la sécurité liée au lit d’hôpital et du fait de vous lever et d’aller à la toilette. Quelques conseils en matière de sécurité sont aussi fournis. This pamphlet is also available in English.