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Falls Free CheckUp
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Help reduce falls risk.
Use NCOA's Falls Free CheckUp tool to help reduce the number of falls and fall-related injuries among older adults.
How to Prepare for Falls Prevention Awareness Week
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State Coalitions
Get to Know Your State Falls Prevention Coalitions
Falls prevention coalitions can bring together organizations and providers that need to collaborate to reduce falls, identify state or community needs, recommend policy changes, and build capacity. Explore each State Falls Prevention Coalition, including their goals, objectives, and activities, and learn how they educate their community about older adult falls.
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Fire & EMS in Falls Prevention
Falls Prevention Starts with a Conversation
If you're a caregiver, you can feel empowered in your role by knowing how to reduce the risk of falling. Download NCOA's guide to learn how and get tips for your falls prevention action plan.
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Falls Free CheckUp
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Share it in Spanish.
Spread the word about the Falls Free CheckUp to help lower falls and fall-related injuries among Spanish-speaking older adults.