11/02/2026
While we're all at risk of slipping outdoors in the winter, seniors are more at risk of falling indoors all year long. Did you know that the shape of a handrail can affect the likelihood a person will fall - and that changing the handrails can make a house safer for seniors? Learn other fall prevention tips here:
Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury-related hospitalization for Canadian seniors aged 65 and older, according to a 2014 report by the Public Health Agency of Canada. White Coat, Black Art reached out to fall prevention experts to learn about overlooked risk factors.