QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
Ask a family member or friend to help you work through this fall prevention checklist. This pamphlet is also available in French.
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 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.
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.
This pamphlet explains why you might be at risk of falling because of immobility (not moving), what dignity of risk means, how your health care team will support you, and what you can do to lower your risk of falling.
This pamphlet explains why falls happen, why you may be at risk of falling, and what you can do to lower your risk of falling.
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.
This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.
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.
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.