Aboriginal elders and fall prevention survey - deadline May 25, 2017

Posted April 21, 2017

Falls and resulting injuries are serious health problem for older adults in Aboriginal communities. It is known that in some Canadian provinces the rate of fall-related injuries resulting in hospital admissions is twice as high for Aboriginal older adults compared to non-Aboriginal older adults (Jin, 2015). 

The purpose of this survey is to determine if there is interest in participating in a symposium on Fall Prevention for Aboriginal Elders. The intent of the symposium would be to better understand the experience of falls and resulting injuries in Aboriginal communities with a view to promoting preventive efforts. If sufficient interest exists, this event will be held in conjunction with the National Falls Prevention Conference to be held in St. Johns Newfoundland, June 10th-13th, 2018.

Please pass this survey along to any others that you know who may be interested. All replies to be send to Dr. Vicky Scott at vicky.scott@hiphealth.ca before May 25, 2017.

Please copy and paste the following questions into an email and underline your responses:

1. Do you have any experience working in fall prevention among older adults in Aboriginal communities?

• Yes


• No

If yes, briefly describe:

2. Would you be interested in attending a symposium on fall prevention for Aboriginal elders?

• Yes


• No

If yes,

• Would you have a source of funding to cover your expenses to attend?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• Or, would you rather attend via a webinar link.
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  

3. Please provide any suggestions or comments with regard to the planning of the Fall Prevention for Aboriginal Elders Symposium.