Every year, more than 1,700 people die on Canadian roads, and tens of thousands are seriously injured. Most of these incidents are preventable. Awareness is where it starts. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

About half of ATV-related deaths in Canada involve alcohol or drugs. Riding impaired puts you and others at serious risk - stay sober and ride safe: 🔗 https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/all-terrain-vehicles/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Over 50% of e-scooter injuries are caused by falls. Uneven surfaces, speed and inexperience all play a role - slow down, stay alert and scan your path: 🔗 https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/e-bikes-and-e-scooters/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Road incidents are still one of the leading causes of injury in 🇨🇦 & up to 90% are preventable. As we head into the #VictoriaDay long weekend, it’s a good reminder that small choices behind the wheel make a big difference: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/#VictoriaDay#ParachuteVZ

Boating season is here and so are the risks of impaired boating. Alcohol and the water don't mix. The legal blood alcohol limit is .08, same as driving. It can cost you both your boating and driver's licence https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/boating-and-sailing/ #TurnSafetyOn

Driving while tired can be just as dangerous as other forms of impairment. Fatigue slows reaction time, affects judgment, and increases risk on the road. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Youth are overrepresented in ATV-related injuries in Canada. #ATVs require strength, coordination and judgment - follow age guidelines to reduce risk: 🔗 https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/all-terrain-vehicles/#ATVs#ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Boating season is upon us!🛥️ Before you leave the dock, give your passengers a full safety briefing - ask about swimming ability, medical conditions, and allergies. A few minutes of prep can save lives on the water: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/boating-and-sailing/ #TurnSafetyOn

This year Safe Kids Week runs June 1-7, with the theme #SafeSpeedsForKids. In Canada, transport incidents are the leading cause of injury-related death for kids aged 0–14, with an average of 6,700 injuries & 46 deaths each year. Learn more at https://parachute.ca/en/program/safe-kids-week/#SafeSpeedsForKids#SKW2026

E-scooters now account for about half of all scooter-related injuries in Canada. These devices may be convenient, but they come with real risks - ride within your limits and stay visible: 🔗 https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/e-bikes-and-e-scooters/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn #Escooters

Concussions can happen in any sport. Knowing how to recognize and respond to one matters. Join this important webinar with @parachute.ca's Stephanie Cowle today. 🧠 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ConcussionEd

If drinking is part of your plans, make sure getting home safely is too. Impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of serious crashes in Canada - and it’s entirely preventable. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Parachute leads Canada’s Vision Zero movement — a traffic safety approach built on the belief that no one should be killed or seriously injured on our roads. It relies on shared responsibility between all road users🔗 https://parachute.ca/en/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Injuries from #escooters in Canada rose 32% in one year - from 375 to 498 hospitalizations. As use grows, so does risk. Ride alert, follow the rules and wear a helmet: 🔗 https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/e-bikes-and-e-scooters/#escooters#ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Around 100 Canadians die in ATV-related incidents each year - most from rollovers. Riding within your limits, staying alert and avoiding risky terrain can help prevent serious injuries: 🔗 https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/all-terrain-vehicles/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

It only takes a second of distraction to miss something critical on the road. Looking at your phone, adjusting controls, or even being lost in thought can all impact your ability to react. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

The Caregivers’ #GuidetoFallPrevention is now available in downloadable PDF and audio formats. It offers simple, practical tips to help caregivers understand, prevent & manage falls. Read/listen: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/fall-prevention-for-seniors/caregivers-guide-to-fall-prevention/#GuidetoFallPrevention

Be the change on your streets! Walk, bike, drive or ride transit - your roads shape your safety. Join #SnapForChange! Share ideas to improve road safety in your community for a chance to win a $100 gift card: https://parachute.ca/en/program/snap-for-change/#SnapForChange#ParachuteVZ

Even small changes in speed can have a big impact. A reduction of just 1.6 km/h can lower collision rates by 5%. It’s a simple shift that helps keep everyone safer. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Weekends often mean more traffic, tighter timelines, and more pressure on the road. Speeding alone plays a role in 1 in 4 fatal crashes in Canada. Slowing down, even slightly, can change outcomes. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Concussion causes are different for young children (under 6) than for older children and adults. Young children also communicate their symptoms differently. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/concussion/concussion-information-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-young-children/ #ConcussionEd

Distractions start before you even get on the highway. Silence or turn off your phone and store it out of reach. Don’t eat, drink or groom while driving. Once you’re on the highway, focus fully on the road ahead. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ

New! The #CaregiversGuide to Fall Prevention, which you can download as a printable PDF, is now available in audio format, too. Listen to the audio version on our YouTube, or stream it as a podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m-6t_D5DjI&list=PL7plicVImnW69tG0Ub-KjN1NE7z5p4Wqo#CaregiversGuide

More than 300 people joined experts from McMaster, UBC & U of Manitoba, with Parachute's Pamela Fuselli , to learn the most effective exercise to prevent falls in older adults. Short answer: sustained strength training and balance exercises. Watch here: ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lNjrxwgrSs

Speeding and aggression go hand-in-hand. Stay patient on the highway, and when you exit, slow down. 30 km/h and 40 km/h zones are there for a reason. They save lives. More tips: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #TurnSafetyOn

Dr. Kate Sibley says a 2023 study found only 18% of older adults in 🇨🇦 have adequate exercise to aid fall prevention. Barriers: lack of program access in some communities; not reaching certain populations, including men and indigenous persons; and "sub-optimal" conditions , such as short programs.

In a recent study in B.C., the Otago exercise program developed in New Zealand reduced falls by more than one-third. Exercise is most effective continued long term, rather than a few weeks. This link has details about Otago: https://www.med.unc.edu/aging/cgwep/courses/otago-exercise-program/

Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose calls exercise the "magic bullet" to prevent falls. Exercise such as stair climbing, getting up & sitting down in a chair with repetition, that create strength and balance are best. Aerobic exercises (cycling, treadmills) have other benefits for health but don't reduce falls.

A majority of falls happen when the older adult is standing or walking, says Dr. Marla Beauchamp. Balance is critical to avoid falls. So what exercise best improves balance? Functional strengthening exercises can lower fall risk by 24 to 34 per cent; Tai Chi also improves balance.

Introducing our panelists: Dr. Marla Beauchamp from McMaster University, Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, University of British Columbia C and Dr. Kathryn Sibley, University of Manitoba. Pamela Fuselli, CEO of Parachute, moderates.

Starting now! The final of our three-part webinar series related to fall prevention in older adults. This one is focused on best practices for exercise to help prevent falls.

This Earth Day, a reminder that Parachute supports active transportation and reduction of car use, both to prevent injuries and promote healthy people and communities. Find out more about our Vision Zero commitment. https://parachute.ca/en/program/vision-zero/ #ParachuteVZ

Not all exercise programs are created equal when it comes to preventing falls. So what actually works? Hear from leading experts on best practices, real-world implementation, and how to adapt programs for seniors with complex needs: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-R0beCdeRvONRbHcqXWUwA

It's 4-20 day: Time to revisit one of our favourite campaigns: There's no cannabis for driving. #KnowWhatImpairedMeans. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UixA...

Did you miss our April 15 webinar on the Dementia-Inclusive Choices for Exercise (DICE) Toolkit? You can watch the recording today! University of Waterloo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn88MMrdg_U #FallPrevention #Seniors #Dementia

Check the laws in your area. E-scooters are not allowed everywhere in Canada. Find out if e-scooters can be ridden on public roads or paths in your province/territory and your city or town: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/e-bikes-and-e-scooters/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

The role of exercise in preventing falls is significant, but knowing what works and how to engage seniors isn’t always clear. Join our webinar on Apr 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM for practical guidance & current research: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-R0beCdeRvONRbHcqXWUwA #TurnSafetyOn

📢 Early bird registration for the CARSP/ACIP 2026 Conference ends tomorrow, April 17. Register now and secure your place at a reduced rate: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/carspacip2026/register?lang=en#category#category#CARSP2026 #ParachuteVZ @CARSPInfo

Even small reductions in speed can be significant. For each 1.6 km/h reduction in average speed, collisions are reduced by 5%. Learn more at https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-safety/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

We are LIVE: Dr. Laura Middleton talks about the Dementia-Inclusive Choices for Exercise (DICE) Project: http://parachute.ca/dicewebinar #TurnSafetyOn

Our webinar is today. Apr 15, 2026 01:00 PM 📌 Most exercise programs don’t meet the needs of people living with dementia. Join Parachute’s webinar with Laura Middleton to learn how the DICE Project is changing that: http://parachute.ca/dicewebinar #TurnSafetyOn

E-scooter injuries are rising in Canada, up 32% in one year 🛴Fast and convenient does not mean low risk. Wear a helmet. Stay alert. Ride smart. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/e-bikes-and-e-scooters/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

We're LIVE 💻 Join our CEO Pamela Fuselli + panelists Kaly Ryan, Don Fenn and Marnie Courage to talk fall prevention, home modifications and real barriers. Register: http://parachute.ca/homemodwebinar #TurnSafetyOn

April 7 is National #CaregiverDay. Our Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention offers simple, practical steps to help reduce risk and manage falls safely: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/fall-prevention-for-seniors/caregivers-guide-to-fall-prevention/#CaregiverDay#TurnSafetyOn

Our webinar "Home Modification: A Foundation for Aging in Place" is one week away. Helping older adults stay safe at home starts with smarter design. 🗓 April 8 | 12 p.m. Register: http://parachute.ca/homemodwebinar #ReThinkPoisons #NPPW2026

The recording of the 'Novel drug surveillance sources and current drug trends' webinar is now available on our Youtube channel 🖥️ 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEq_amDPaSQ #RethinkPoisons #NPPW2026

A community member raised concerns at a busy Brampton intersection near Trinity Common Mall after a speed camera was removed, with increased speeding & frequent incidents reported. Advocacy is underway for stronger speed management. https://parachute.ca/en/program/snap-for-change/ #SnapforChange

A youth ambassador flagged low visibility at a school crosswalk in Houston, BC - no lights, no stop signs, cars not slowing in an active school zone. The city has acknowledged the concern and is reviewing safety upgrades with RCMP. https://parachute.ca/en/program/snap-for-change/ #SnapforChange

Thinking about letting your child ride on the road? Check: Are the streets busy or quiet? How much practice do they have? Do they know the rules of the road? Start together, go slow, and build confidence safely. More tips: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/cycling/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

Around age 10, kids start to have the skills needed to ride safely on the road. Younger children? Always ride with an adult or older child. Build their skills gradually and practice in different environments🔗 https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/cycling/ #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn