Falls are the leading cause of death and hospitalizations in Canada, which is why the month of November is dedicated to prevention. In order to raise public awareness of this important issue and to offer practical information on the prevention of falls and injuries in adults and children, the CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches invites you to consult the documentation on the site. www.novembresanschute.ca .Tips and advice are presented here, accessible to all.

In adults, falls are a leading cause of injury in the elderly and a major reason for emergency room visits and hospitalizations. The average length of time seniors stay in hospital after a fall is nine days longer than hospitalizations for all other reasons combined. In addition, more than a third of them require long-term care after leaving hospital. For children under the age of 14, falls are the leading cause of hospital admissions. They are also one of the most common causes of head injuries in children under the age of five.

The CISSS of Chaudière-Appalaches – committed to fall prevention

The CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches is committed to fall prevention. It has a falls prevention program designed to provide safe and quality care and services to all users. It aims to prevent and reduce falls and reduce the frequency and severity of related injuries while preserving the user’s autonomy. The program is aimed at everyone, but especially at older people.

The brochure “Let’s act together against falls” was produced as part of this programme. Aimed at both seniors and their loved ones, it is available on the CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches website. In it we will find preventive measures to be followed that will allow to contribute to the safety of their surroundings.

Learn more about Falls Prevention Month

Fall Prevention Month is an awareness campaign that encourages individuals and organizations across Canada to come together to coordinate their falls prevention efforts for greater impact. Agencies participate by planning activities and sharing evidence-based information. The website www.novembresanschute.ca offers an information pack with all sorts of useful resources, including information specific to seniors and children on fall prevention in general.