Sidewalk skating: Preventing falls and injuries in winter weather
Winter weather can increase the risks of falls and injuries. (FILE/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
While we’ve had a brief respite from frigid polar vortex temperatures, snowy conditions — and with them an increased risk of falls and injuries — may still return this season.
At particular risk of injury from icy sidewalks and driveways are older adults; however, anyone can fall prey to a sneaky patch of unseen ice.
