Preventing falls: a safer home and daily routine
A fall-prevention plan should support independence—not make everyday life smaller. Start with the routes, routines and activities that matter to you.
Durham Region · Senior living
Health and wellness in Durham Region
Practical guidance for older adults, caregivers and families in Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby. Start with your everyday needs, then connect with the right local support.
Choose what would help today
Eating well, staying hydrated and getting food support
Good food supports strength, comfort and enjoyment. A useful plan must also account for cost, shopping, cooking, culture and the help available at home.
Dental care and help with costs in Durham
Oral health matters to comfortable eating, speaking and daily life. Pain or difficulty eating deserves attention, whether you have natural teeth, dentures or both.
Mental wellbeing, connection and caregiver support
Retirement, bereavement, changing health and a move can affect emotional wellbeing. Support should be respectful, practical and chosen with—not simply for—the person receiving it.
Vaccines and infection prevention for older adults
Keeping vaccination records and asking timely questions is more useful than relying on a copied schedule that may be out of date.
Heat, cold and air quality: plan ahead in Durham
A useful weather plan names a safe place, a way to get there and someone who will check in. It should work for people living alone as well as people in shared accommodation.
Medication conversations, alcohol and cannabis
An up-to-date medication list can make appointments, care transitions and everyday decisions safer. Include non-prescription products, vitamins and supplements—not just prescription tablets.
Active living and affordable recreation across Durham
The best activity plan is one you can access, enjoy and adapt. Walking, wheeling, water-based activities or a supported class may suit different people at different times.
Finding health and community support in Durham
Start with the kind of help you need. Public health, medical care and community services have different roles; one phone number does not replace them all.
Your printable Durham wellness planning checklist
Use this page for a conversation with the person receiving support. Keep completed notes private. There is no submission form and no need to share personal health information with this website.
Durham health topics: the official resource directory
Browse the Region’s health resources by subject, including topics beyond senior living. Each link takes you to Durham Region for the current information.
Local information, easier to use
These original guides draw on Durham Region’s Health and Wellness resources. We add planning prompts, caregiver questions, links to current services and a printable checklist. We do not reproduce the Region’s articles or claim to provide clinical advice.
Sources checked November 2, 2026 (Toronto time). Program rules, clinic schedules and health alerts can change. Each guide links to official information to confirm before acting.
DurhamAssistedLiving.com is an independent information directory, not a healthcare provider or a Durham Region service. We do not provide diagnosis, emergency assistance or individualized treatment.
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