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Seniors' Health and Safety Presentations

​Did you know...
​ ...that Canadians over 65 accounted for 84% of deaths, 59% of hospitalizations and 54% of cases of permanent total disability from falls in 2004? 
​(Economic Burden of Injury, 2009)

Falls Prevention
Many public health departments will give seminars on how to prevent falls in and around the home. Seniors also need to know the risk factors associated with falling.​
  • York Region Public Health/ Call Access York 1-877-464-9675.
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The Central CCAC (Community Care Access Centre) Services
This presentation gives an overview of the services provided by the CCAC and covered by your Ontario Health Card.

Call 1-905-895-1334 x.2295

Seniors Safe Medication Use
Deals with problems that can occur in the day-to-day use of medications and how seniors can protect themselves against the dangers of medication misuse. The presentation covers many areas concerning medication and aging. This program is facilitated by the Ontario Pharmacists' Association.

Call 416-441-0788

Poison Prevention
The Ontario Poison Centre works with community organizations to create a seminar tailored to the individual group learning needs. Topics include both poison prevention and medication safety.

Call the Ontario Poison Centre at 1-800-268-9017.  More info>
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  • Home
  • Safe Seniors Calendar
  • Presentations
    • Service Canada Programs and Services
    • Seniors' Health and Safety
    • Elder Abuse
    • Pedestrian/Traffic Safety
    • Fire Safety
    • It's Your Money
    • OSC in the Community: Protect your money
  • About B.A.S.S.I.C.
    • Members and Associates
  • Resources
    • Resources for Older Drivers
    • 55+: The Mature & Older Driver
    • Helpful Links
    • Videos
    • Falls Prevention
    • Photo Gallery >
      • 2016 Calendar Launch
      • 2015 Senior Safety Symposium
      • 2012 Calendar Launch
      • 2011 Calendar Launch
      • 2010 Calendar Launch
      • 2006 Calendar Launch
  • Contact Us