New concussion guide for older adults 65+
Parachute, the national injury prevention organization, has released a concussion guide for adults 65 years and older.
It is common for adults 65+ to have symptoms last longer, compared to other age groups. Symptoms may last for weeks or months. The guide has information on symptom management, return to activity, and what to do in the event of a fall and how to prevent falls from happening.
View the concussion guide in English and French.
It is common for adults 65+ to have symptoms last longer, compared to other age groups. Symptoms may last for weeks or months. The guide has information on symptom management, return to activity, and what to do in the event of a fall and how to prevent falls from happening.
View the concussion guide in English and French.

The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources addressing concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Good concussion management is pivotal to minimizing the risk of brain damage and may reduce long-term health consequences.
CATT is a product of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, located on the unceded land of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.
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