Welcome to The Healthcare Professionals Corner.
At Trauma NB, we understand the vital role healthcare providers play in safeguarding the well-being of their patients. Fall prevention is essential to avoid a potential traumatic injury that may limit older adults’ ability to age in their home for as long as they would wish. This section is dedicated to equipping healthcare providers with the knowledge and resources they need to integrate fall prevention seamlessly into their practice.
In New Brunswick, there are on average 8 admissions to a hospital each day due to fall-related injuries among older adults.
The good news is that most falls are preventable if you take steps to address fall risk factors such as
medication risk, physical inactivity, and household hazards.
Falls are not a normal part of aging.
Falls are not a
normal part of aging.
To help determine your risk of falling, you should consult your primary care provider (family physician or nurse practitioner) at least once a year. Before your appointment, you are encouraged to complete the Staying Independent Checklist to evaluate your own risk of falling. This self-screening tool may also be used by your primary care provider to help the discussion about your personal fall risk factors.