Slips, Trips and Falls Committee

Program Goal: To reduce the occurrence of falls and fall related injuries in older adults.

Objectives:

1. To promote healthy well being through active living, healthy eating, home hazard reduction, safe medication use, maintaining healthy bones and adaptation to sensory changes.

2.  To promote development of falls prevention policies.

3. To evaluate specifically targeted activities.

4. To educate older adults, their caregivers and professional care providers on fall risk factors and prevention strategies.