Falls Prevention Month Announcements

Practitioners' Day: October 22, 2025

Challenging balance exercise to improve balance and prevent falls

Join us on Wednesday, October 22 from 1:00-3:00 pm (MST) when Dr. Melanie Farlie will share insights from the development of the Balance Intensity Scale - a tool designed both for individuals to self-monitor the intensity of their balance exercises and for those supervising programs, such as health professionals and community exercise leaders.

Falls Prevention Month Webinar: November 20, 2025

The value of social supports in connection to physical activity, from research to practice with older adults.

Join us on Thursday, November 20 from 10:00-11:00 am (MST) as we learn about a University of Calgary research project that explores how fitness professionals and fitness class leaders can support older adults in physical activity participation through social support strategies.

Help Us Promote Falls Prevention Month

November is Falls Prevention Month, and we invite you to join us in raising awareness about the steps middle-aged and older adults can take to reduce their risk of falling by including this letter in your organization newsletters and publications.

Falls Prevention Month brought to you in partnership with: