Fall Prevention resources

Physiotherapist supporting patient with Parkinson's disease with walking exercise
Living with Parkinson’s disease can change how movement feels over time. Walking may take more focus. Balance may feel less steady. Everyday tasks that once felt automatic can start to require more effort.
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Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become thin and porous, decreasing bone strength and increasing the risk of breaking bones.
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older woman looking out window
Lifemark is proud to be the exclusive Canadian distributor of the BrainPort Balance Plus Device, which you may remember from the bestseller The Brain that Changes Itself by Dr. Norman Doidge. 
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A fall is defined as “an unintentional loss of balance that leads to failure of postural stability".
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elderly woman who has fallen in the bathroom
As many as one-third of older adults fall at least once a year. These falls often have unfortunate consequences, like fractures or head injuries, which can lead to an increased burden on caregivers and healthcare costs.
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