RESOURCES
For Healthcare Professionals
Thank you for visiting Finding Balance NB. We encourage you to take your time to go through our list of resources, most of which are outlined throughout the different sections of this website. However, please don't hesitate to contact us if you have identified a useful fall prevention resource that you believe should be included in the list.
For more information on how to submit your suggestions, please click on the following link.
Tools and Forms
For healthcare professionals
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Developed by Medavie Health Services
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For older patients, caregivers and family members
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Am I Getting the Most from my Medication?
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Developed by NB Pharmacists' Association and NB Department of Health
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Developed by NB Pharmacists' Association and NB Department of Health
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Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)
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Developed by Warburton, D., Jamnik, V., et al.
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Home Safety Checklist - Personal Action Plan
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Guides and Useful Tips
For healthcare professionals
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Algorithm for Fall Risk Screening, Assessment and Intervention
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Developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada
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Developed by Trauma NB and NB Department of Health
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NB PharmaCheck Guidance Document
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Developed by the NB Department of Health
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Mobility Assessment Guidelines
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Developed by Trauma NB
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For older patients, caregivers and family members
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If You Fall or Witness a Fall, Do You Know What to Do? - Web Page
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Developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada
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If You Fall or Witness a Fall, Do You Know What to Do? - Guidebook
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Developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada
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Fall Prevention for Elders - Booklet
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Developed by the Elsipogtog Health & Wellness Centre in collaboration with Trauma NB
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Home Adaptation for Seniors' Independence Program
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Offered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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Developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada
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12 Steps to Stair Safety at Home
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Developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada
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Original concept developed by the Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research
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Physical Activity Tips for Older Adults
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Developed by Public Health Agency of Canada
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Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults ages 65 years and older
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Developed by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
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Developed by the NB Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Coalition
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A Guide to Healthy Eating for Older Adults
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Developed by Dietitians of Canada
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Adding movement to your at-home routine
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Developed by Parachute
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Safe Winter Walking Brochure for Older Adults
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Developed by NB Senior and Healthy Aging Secretariat
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Original concept developed by the Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research
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Go for It: A Guide to Choosing and Using Assistive Devices
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Developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada
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Developed by Éduc’alcool
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Age-friendly Guide: How to Develop Your Age-Friendly Community (AFC)
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Adapted by the Assoc. francophone des aînés du N.-B. and the NB Department of Social Development
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Services and Programs
For healthcare professionals
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Developed by NB Pharmacists' Association and NB Department of Health
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Fall Prevention Community of Practice (LOOP)
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Developed by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation
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Canadian Fall Prevention Conference 2020
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Hosted by Parachute
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STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) initiative
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Developed by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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For older patients, caregivers and family members
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Patient Connect NB - Online Registration
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Developed by the NB Department of Health
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Developed by the NB Department of Health
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Developed by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation
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Developed by the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council
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Age-Friendly Communities Are Empowering Seniors to Thrive
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Developed by the NB Department of Social Development and The Wellness Movement
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Developed by Santé Montréal
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New Brunswick Seniors' Home Renovation Tax Credit
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Developed by the NB Finance and Treasury Board
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Seniors Health, Well-being and Home Safety Review
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Developed by the NB Department of Social Development
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Home Adaptation for Seniors' Independence Program
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Offered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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Other on-reserve renovation programs
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Offered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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Developed by the NB Department of Social Development
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Homeowner Repair Program for Seniors
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Offered by the NB Department of Social Development
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Intergenerational Resources
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Connecting Generations: A Toolkit for Planning Intergenerational Events
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Developed by the NB Department of Social Development
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Safe Winter Walking Cartoon Style Poster
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Wear Warm Clothing Coloring Page
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Reports and Scientific Literature
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Estimate of Fall-related Hospitalizations in Older Adults
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Developed by Trauma NB
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Developed by the Panel on Prevention of Falls in Older Persons, American Geriatrics Society and British Geriatrics Society
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Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls - Fourth Edition
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Developed by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
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Developed by El-Khoury F, Cassou B, Charles MA, Dargent-Molina P. - BMJ 2013;347:f6234
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Preventing Falls in Older Persons
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Developed by Moncada LVV, Mire LG. - Am Fam Physician. 2017 Aug 15;96(4):240-247
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