Town of Mono. Delegation 9:15 a.m. Council Session #8-2017

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1 Town of Mono Delegation 9:15 a.m. Council Session #8-2017

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3 #ItTakesACommunityToPreventAFall

4 #StayingConnected

5 #It snotright

6 Senior Appreciation Day! Orangeville Farmer s Market (Alexander Park) June 17, 2017

7 Senior Alzheimer Society Avalon Retirement Home and Long Term Care Community Care Access Center (CCAC) Community Mental Health Association (CMHA) Community Torchlight County of Dufferin Paramedic Services County of Dufferin Social services Dufferin Area Family Health Team Dufferin County Community Support Services Family Transition Place Headwaters Help call Hospice Dufferin Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy Orangeville and District Seniors Centre Orangeville Fire Department Orangeville Police, Shelburne Police and OPP Shelburne Retirement Home and Shelburne Long Term Care Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) Town of Orangeville- Age Friendly Community Committee Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health

8 Thank you Seniors at Risk Systems Coordinator, CMHA Robin Sedgwick x802 Senior s Safety Line Here 24/ (HERE247)

9 AGING WELL IN DUFFERIN needs your help in raising awareness in Dufferin County by taking photos and posting them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with the listed hashtags on the following dates: June 1 st, 2017 Help us to raise awareness of Falls Prevention by taking a picture of older adults engaged in physical exercise and strength building or using mobility aids and use the following hashtags #ItTakesACommunityToPreventFalls #AgingWellInDufferin June 8 th, 2017 Help us to raise awareness of social isolation by taking a picture of older adults engaged in social activities, volunteering, with family and friends and use the following hashtags: #StayingConnected #AgingWellInDufferin June 15 th, 2017 Help us to raise awareness of Elder Abuse and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by taking a picture with an older adult in your community to raise awareness of Elder Abuse and And use the following hashtags. #WEAAD2017AWID #It'sNotRight #EAO #AgingWellInDufferin Tag Post your pictures to facebook and instagram using the same hashtags and tags and mention the Dufferin seniors circle. Tag other agencies, media, police, etc.you are taking pictures from to gain more momentum! If you tag someone else your post will show up in their notifications and they are likely to like or share/retweet etc. Thank you for all your support

10 The more risk factors a person has, the greater the chances of falling. For more information go to: Finding Balance, Falls Prevention Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) gc.ca/ seniors-aines/index-eng.php Alternate versions of this brochure are available upon request from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health at Staying Independent Falls are the main reason older adults lose their independence. Five things you can do to prevent falls: 1. Exercise daily to build strength and improve balance. 2. Wear safe footwear. 3. Have regular eye check-ups. 4. Make your home safer. Remove clutter and tripping hazards. Add railings on all stairs and grab bars in the bathroom. Have good lighting, particularly on stairs. 5. Talk to your healthcare provider to learn more about your risk. Adapted with permission from the Stay Independent brochure from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (2016) To find out if you are at risk: 1. Answer the statements in this pamphlet. 2. Take this form to your healthcare provider to discuss your risk factors.

11 Am I at risk of falling? Instructions: Circle YES or NO for each statement below. Add up the total number of points for each YES answer in the box. CIRCLE YES OR NO I have fallen in the past year. YES 2 NO 0 I use or have been advised to use a cane or walker to get around safely. YES 2 NO 0 HELPFUL TIPS Learn more about reducing your fall risk, as people who have fallen are more likely to fall again. Talk with a physiotherapist about the most appropriate walking aid for your needs. Sometimes I feel unsteady when I am walking. YES 1 NO 0 Exercise to build strength and improve your balance. I steady myself by holding onto furniture when walking at home. YES 1 NO 0 I am worried about falling. YES 1 NO 0 I need to push with my hands to stand up from a chair. YES 1 NO 0 I have some trouble stepping up onto a curb. YES 1 NO 0 I often have to rush to the toilet. YES 1 NO 0 I have lost some feeling in my feet. YES 1 NO 0 I take medication that sometimes makes me feel light-headed or more tired than usual. I take medication to help me sleep or improve my mood. YES 1 NO 0 YES 1 NO 0 I often feel sad or depressed. YES 1 NO 0 If you scored 4 points or more, you may be at risk for falling. Discuss your risk factors with your healthcare provider. TOTAL SCORE: Do balance exercises every day. Remove hazards at home that might cause a trip or slip. Knowing how to prevent a fall can reduce fear and promote active living. Strengthening your muscles can reduce your risk of falling and being injured. Daily exercise can help improve your strength and balance. Talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about treatment options. Talk with your doctor or podiatrist, as numbness in the feet can cause stumbles and falls. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about medication side effects that may increase the risk of falls. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safer ways to get a good night s sleep. Talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about how you are feeling. Ask for help if you need it.