5 Winter Walking Safety Tips

Winter weather definitely attributes to an increase in the number of outdoor falls every year. In fact, according to one study, older people fall 20 percent more often after a freezing rain alert. Other winter weather alerts may also signal greater fall risk, particularly for the elderly, as well. While it is best to stay … Continue reading 5 Winter Walking Safety Tips

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It’s Fall Prevention Month: Make Your Home Fall-Proof This November

November is fall prevention month! Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury for older Canadians? In fact, up to 30 per cent of seniors will experience one or more falls each year. They also account for 85 per cent of all hospitalization for Canadian seniors. Every day, 215 older adults will … Continue reading It’s Fall Prevention Month: Make Your Home Fall-Proof This November

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Spinal Cord Injury Basics

Your spine and spinal cord affect virtually every aspect of your life. A severe injury to your spinal cord may affect your body in ways that you may not have been able to predict. Serious injuries can lead to an inability to use portions of your body at all. Traumatic injuries, including damages from motor … Continue reading Spinal Cord Injury Basics

Tags: Accident, Falls, Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident, Paraplegia, Spinal Cord, Spinal Cord Injury