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Program
tool 1. Your programs
This tool can help you:
- Examine your prior experience with programs and activities related to falls prevention and active living
- Identify gaps in your programs and steps you can take to address these gaps
Circle the answer that indicates how well your organization does on each of the following.
We provide information and help members develop strategies to:
| Promote active living |
Good |
OK |
Needs work |
| Reduce personal risk factors for falls |
Good |
OK |
Needs work |
| Reduce environmental risk factors for falls |
Good |
OK |
Needs work |
We offer the following physical activities:
| Walking clubs |
Yes |
No |
| Exercise classes (such as chair exercises, stretching, Tai Chi) |
Yes |
No |
| Outdoor walking excursions (such as hikes, snow shoeing) |
Yes |
No |
Promotion of activities at other sites (list):
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Yes |
No |
Regular short sessions within other programs that improve flexibility, strength or balance (list):
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Yes |
No |
Other (list):
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Yes |
No |
What gaps do you see in your current programs related to:
- How can you respond to these gaps and needs/interests in the short-term?
- What steps can you take to plan for initiatives in falls prevention or active living in the longer term?
| Active Independent Aging was a joint venture between the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. For more information please visit our website at: www.falls-chutes.com. Funding provided by Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official policies of Health Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. The information in this handout is current as of 2004. |
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