November news from the Alberta Healthy Living Program – Power Up Your Health !
Theme of the Month: November is Fall Prevention Month
Did you know that November is Fall Prevention Month? Falls are the leading cause of injury in Alberta. Although they can happen at any age, the risk of falling does tend to increase as you age. In fact, 1 in 3 Albertan seniors will fall each year. If you are concerned about falling, we can give you tips on how to lessen your risk of having a fall.
Learn valuable tools to lessen your risk of a fall by taking these free classes and workshops offered by the Alberta Healthy Living Program of AHS. Click on the class name to learn more:
- Steady on Your Feet (Online) – Tuesday, November 19 & 26 from 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
- Getting Up and Down from the Floor Safely (Online) – Wednesday, November 27 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Click HERE to read their November Newsletter!
The Alberta Healthy Living Program will be posting dates for all their health education classes onto their website for 2025 in late November. Stay tuned!
Click HERE to find your favorite Virtual Health Education Classes. Please note their in-person classes are held in Calgary.
If you have questions, contact Alberta Healthy Living Program – Calgary Zone by phone at 1-844-527-1160 or by email at AHLP.CalgaryZone@ahs.ca.
