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Immobility, Falls, and Dignity of Risk

Categories

Falls

Fall Prevention

Older Adults

Attachment

Last Update

October 1, 2024

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

WX85-2440

Language

English

Creator

Provincial Fall Prevention Program in collaboration with the Frailty and Elder Care Network, Dignity of Risk Team

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.

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Immobility, Falls, and Dignity of Risk

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