Home Safety & Falls Prevention Workshop: Stay Independent, Safe, and Confident at Home as You Age

Home Safety & Falls Prevention Workshop: Stay Independent, Safe, and Confident at Home as You Age

FREE Online Home Safety & Falls Prevention Workshop

What: A Live Online Educational Workshop
Where: Secure Zoom Webinar (join from home)
When: February 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
Price: Free!

If you or a loved one want practical, easy-to-apply strategies to reduce the risk of falls and stay safe at home, we have some good news for you…

Our clinic is hosting a FREE Online Home Safety & Falls Prevention Workshop, designed specifically for adults 65+and their caregivers.

You can participate from the comfort of your own home and learn simple, proven ways to improve safety, balance, and confidence — without complicated equipment or intense exercise.

This workshop is led by an Occupational Therapist and a Physiotherapist, working together to help you understand:

  • Why falls become more common as we age
  • What puts people at higher risk — often without realizing it
  • What you can do today to prevent falls and stay independent

Plus, You’ll Discover:

  • The most common fall risks inside the home — and how to fix them easily
  • How changes in vision, strength, balance, and reaction time affect safety as we age
  • Everyday movements that increase fall risk — and safer alternatives
  • Simple balance and strength exercises you can do at home
  • How to make small home adjustments that make a big difference in safety

Meet Your Falls Prevention Experts

Your presenters will help you feel more confident, capable, and informed after this workshop — so you can continue doing the things you enjoy safely.

Erin Walkovich - Registered Occupational Therapist

Erin Walkovich

Occupational Therapist

Jennifer McConvey Physiotherapist PhysioPlus Health Group 43.648356125442525, -79.48612233490199

Jennifer McConvey

Registered Physiotherapist

Do You Feel Unsteady or Worried About Falling When You…

  • Get out of bed
  • Stand up from a chair
  • Walk on uneven surfaces
  • Use the stairs
  • Get dressed
  • Shower or use the bathroom
  • Carry groceries
  • Do house or yard work
  • Feel rushed or tired

If you answered “YES” to even one of these, this workshop is for you.

Start Feeling Safer After This Free Online Workshop

This is an interactive workshop, not just a lecture.

Our Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist will:

  • Observe common movements
  • Demonstrate safer ways to move
  • Guide you through gentle, appropriate exercises
  • Share personalized safety tips you can use right away

Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to move at a level that feels safe for you. All activities are optional and adaptable.

Limited Spots Available!

This is one of the most valuable educational workshops our clinic offers, and spaces are limited to 100 attendees so we can answer questions and provide meaningful guidance.

If you’d like to attend, we encourage you to reserve your spot today.

Every Day, We Help People Just Like You Stay Safe, Independent, and Confident at Home.