Karly - the Canadian Centre for Activity and Ageing that is affiliated with
UWO in London has done work in the area and recently hosted a related
conference.  As well, the Central West Trauma Prevention Council has been
working on this issue for many years.

Hope this is helpful -

Nancy Dubois
Health Promotion Consultant
12 Finlay Street, Scotland, ON     N0E 1R0
(519) 446-3636 / fax (519) 446-3329
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From: Health Promotion on the Internet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf
Of Karly Holmes
Sent: July 4, 2001 9:56 AM
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Subject: Fall prevention campaigns and seniors

Hello everyone,

My name is Karly Holmes. I am in the process of researching fall
prevention programs aimed at seniors, veterans and their caregivers.

The Ontario Public Health Association and Partners for Seniors - Falls
Prevention Program have been funded to create a network of parties
interested in fall prevention in Ontario, and to build on the programs
currently underway with a public awareness campaign. Very few people are
aware of the fact that the cost associated with falls in Canada is more
than twice that incurred due to motor vehicle crashes.  We aim to change
that.

We are looking to identifying materials for effective public awareness
programs on falls prevention, as well as key messages and channels for
dissemination. We are looking for programs established in Canada and
abroad. If you have information relating to a fall prevention program in
your community, please visit the link below to share your information
and your experiences on fall prevention campaigns.

http://www.aldergroup.com/OPHA/fall_programs.htm

Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge and experiences.

Cheers,

Karly

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