Health Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada have established a community-based health promotion initiative to help identify effective falls prevention strategies for veterans and seniors. The funds will be distributed through Health Canada's Population Health Fund .
Falls are an important health problem for Canadian seniors and veterans.
Falls often have a grave impact on independence and quality of life. Studies suggest that falls are often preventable and that health promotion interventions can reduce or eliminate high risk behaviours or risk factors that may be present in the home or in the community. The development of effective falls prevention strategies will take on added importance as Canada's population continues to age. The target populations are community-dwelling veterans, seniors, and their caregivers. The initiative is administered under Health Canada's Population Health Fund.