Educational Resources for Seniors
Browse through our expertly designed educational resources aimed at helping improve senior safety and overall well-being.
The key to leading a safe and healthy lifestyle is education
Utilize our educational resources and expert tips to get the guidance and help you require. There is something for everyone, whether you are a Victoria Lifeline Subscriber, a caregiver, or a healthcare professional.
Falls & Fitness
Importance of Fitness for Fall Prevention
For seniors, falls in and around the home can have serious consequences.
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults in Canada, with 1 in 3 seniors experiencing a fall each year.
The vast majority of all injury related hospitalizations among older adults happen because of falls.
Falls are one of the most serious health risks for seniors, affecting more people than stroke and heart attacks combined.
You can take several steps to reduce your risk of falls, such as incorporating more exercise into your daily routine. To learn more, check out some of these helpful resources.
How to Create a Safer Home
Did you know that most falls happen at home? It’s where you spend most of your time, so it should be the safest space, right? We tend to think of our homes as sanctuaries, not somewhere associated with a risk to personal safety. Unfortunately, inside the walls of our home, we are at the greatest risk of complications arising due to long lie times. It’s time to shine a light on where you live and learn how to spot the risks!
Most falls are preventable. Learn how to protect yourself with the room-by-room guide below!
Healthy Living
Staying active, both physically and mentally, is important for people of all ages and abilities, but it’s especially important for older adults. Regular exercise can help delay and even prevent some diseases and disabilities that older adults are more susceptible to. The more you keep your body moving and your mind engaged, the longer you’ll stay mobile and independent.
Learn how to maintain your physical & mental well-being with these helpful resources.
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General Educational Tools
Failing to take the proper medication at the right time accounts for 25% of all hospital admissions for those 65 and older.
Mistakes in dosage or forgetting to take the medication now and then can have serious consequences like hospitalization and loss of independence. By taking medications as prescribed, you can improve your health, well-being and ability to live independently.