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- Last winter, columnist for the is EDCAATIG). : :

Participate in rahysical activ. North Shore News, Eleanor

ity every day. Call N. Van. & | Godley fell and broke her wrist. Many people at North Shore

W..Van. Rec..Centres at 987-- “We're stiffznecked. Patt of our ‘Health, as well as others in the
“PLAY, Keep. Well ‘at 987-81 338; upbringing | was te do it alone, not community, have become increas-
- Silver Harbour at.980- _ ‘to be beholden. But: in our old. .. ingly aware.that seniors are at risk
2474, WV Séniors Activity . age, independence mat. come - for falling. Consequently, a project
- Centre at 926-4375 or LUV = “dear, Ask me, | fell off my dignity: . of community representatives and

} Parks & Rec..at 922: 121 U for” - On last winter's ice still regret it. . health care professionals is being

5 program info. PEs...” Painting the ceiling is fine,but ~ formed to investigate the problems
Proper foot wear and walk- don't do it alone. For an elderly. a » Of Falls. among North Shore resi-
ing aids; low heeled, well- lady like me going to the store, . dents. With its slogan, “FEET ON
‘fitting’ ‘walking shoes, walking. . wear sensible shoes. Pride goeth.: i, WHE, GROUND: Promoting Fliness
sticks or walkers give support before a fall. It doesn’t mean ~ and Preventing Falls" the oroject's
to seniors with balance and giving up, just using the old bean.” —_ goal is to ensure the safety, inde-
_ gait problems, , pendence and mobility of North
Hearing and visual aids can Shore Seniors. Under the direction
help with balance problems, peng of North Shore Health, some infor-
making daily activities safer ae mal discussion groups have been
and easier. « ° fay held at various locations.
Home safety checks. KE, You can help! We have listened to
In the bathroom, make sure » i : seniors share their concerns. Now
‘the lighting is good. Install ; ; 2 igen North Shore Health wants to in-
secure hand rails for both the : . 2 volve the community in developing
bathtud and.toilet. Install slip — a plan of action to prevent falls,
proof surfaces in the tub or g el AE promote fitness and keep eveny-
shower. . one's "FEET ON THE GROUND".

| Mutiple Medications make ' If you are interested in contribut-

| you prone to fails, have them ) ing to this project, please call
reviewed by Your doctor. Carol Finnie at 986-7111.