This is Fall Prevention Month and this year’s theme is Move, Improve, Remove.

Marguerite Oberle Thomas, a registered nurse and Consultant Liaison with Parachute Canada, a charity that looks to eliminate needless accidents and injuries, explains the theme.

“Move involves us being physically active so we can maintain strength, balance and flexibility. Improve is to take measures to keep ourselves as healthy as possible and remove is to eliminate as many household, outdoor and public hazards as possible.”

Thomas said falls are the number one reason for injury-related deaths, hospitalization and ER visits for older adults.

And, while seniors are more at risk of serious injuries in event of a fall, every age group should be on the look out for hazards.

For more on Fall Prevention Month and where you can find more resources, listen to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.