Falls Prevention for Older Adults

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Check Your Falls Risk

Over one out of four older adults fall each year. Learn about falls prevention and how to help families and caregivers support aging adults by preventing falls.

Mar 13, 2023

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention Read Article

A group of older adults is walking outside, enjoying nature and laughing/smiling.

Jun 26, 2024

6 Steps to Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults Read Article

Most falls can be prevented. You have the power to reduce your risk and protect your older loved ones from a serious fall. Stay safe by following these tips.

Jun 26, 2024

Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls Read Article

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Stephanie Simpson's depiction of Falls Prevention Awareness Week with Yoga for Balance at Eskaton Village Carmichael, Sacramento, CA.

How to detect falls with tech

Learn more about medical alert systems with automatic fall detection, how they sense falls, and how their immediate alerts can help when it's needed.

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What to know about osteoporosis, falls, and broken bones

Jul 17, 2024

Get the Facts on Osteoporosis, Falls, and Broken Bones Read Article

Jun 26, 2024

Maintaining Your Medication Record Form Read Article

Jun 26, 2024

Video: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall Read Article

Mar 29, 2024

Osteoarthritis and Falls: Understanding the Connection and Protecting Your Well-Being Read Article

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Falls Prevention Success Stories

An upclose shot of a group of senior ladies standing in a row and doing lunging exercises while training in a gym.

Sep 1, 2016

Dorothy Wall's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Sep 1, 2016

Sandy Perry's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Sep 1, 2016

Elizabeth Goldfarb's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Sep 1, 2016

Marjorie Brown's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

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Sep 1, 2016

Marjorie Franck's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Learn more about the benefits of collaborating with physical therapists, including the positive impact on senior center programs and services offerings in this webinar on October 18.

Sep 1, 2016

John Feirich's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

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The Otago Exercise Program is effective at helping older adults build strength and sharpen balance skills, lowering their risk of falling.

Jan 19, 2024

The Otago Exercise Program: An Effective Way to Prevent Falls

Seventy-nine-year-old Mary thought she knew the main cause of osteoporosis. But a bone density scan revealed that calcium only goes so far. So she changed her approach.

Jan 10, 2024

How 79-Year-Old Mary Turned Her Osteoporosis Diagnosis Into a Falls-Prevention Strategy

An older black man is riding his bike, laughing and enjoying nature.

Dec 1, 2023

Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs

A Black senior woman is hugging her husband from behind while he's sitting on the couch.

Oct 20, 2023

Get the Facts on Healthy Aging

Physical therapists can help improve your bladder control and reduce your risk of falling. Here's how.

Jun 6, 2023

How Physical Therapy Can Improve Bladder Control and Reduce Falls Risk

These strength and balance exercises can be done anywhere and help protect against falls.

Jun 2, 2023

What Exercises Can Help You Prevent a Fall?

Help make your home safer and prevent falls by following these tips.

May 25, 2023

Make Your Home Safe: 5 Easy Ways to Avoid Falls at Home

These tips can help you find a balance and strength exercise program to help reduce your risk of falling.

May 25, 2023

Find an Exercise or Balance Program: 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from a Fall

Talking to the people closest to you can help prevent falls. Here's how.

May 25, 2023

Talk to Your Family and Friends: 5 Ways to Prevent Falls Together

Here's how to help keep your eyes and ears in good shape and help lower your risk of falls.

May 25, 2023

Care for Your Vision and Hearing: 5 Ways to Lower Falls Risk

Regularly reviewing the medications you take, both prescription and over-the-counter, with your doctor or pharmacist is key to reducing your falls risk. Follow these tips for success.

May 25, 2023

Review Medications with Your Doctor or Pharmacist: 5 Tips for Falls Prevention Success

Talking to your doctor and asking the right questions can help prevent falls. Here's how.

May 25, 2023

Talk to Your Doctor: 6 Tips to Help Inform Your Conversation About Falls

Physical therapy can be an important falls prevention tool for older adults. Learn more.

May 3, 2023

How a Physical Therapist Can Help You Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Physical therapy, proven to help older adults recover from injuries and help manage chronic conditions, is also a great wellness tool.

Jan 27, 2023

How Physical Therapy Can Prevent Health Problems

Physical therapists are movement experts and can help older adults avoid falls, maintain flexibility, gain strength and stay active as they age.

Oct 19, 2022

What Is a Physical Therapist and How Can Physical Therapy Help Me?

The COVID-19 shutdown of in-person exercise classes led to innovations with the EnhanceFitness program to help bring this falls prevention and physical fitness class to older rural adults.

Sep 8, 2022

How Physical Activity Helps Rural Older Adults Stay Strong and Steady

Incorrectly fitting footwear is common in older adults and strongly associated with foot problems and foot pain. Properly fitted shoes and regular foot care can reduce older adults' risk of falling.

Aug 26, 2022

How the Right Shoes Can Protect You From Falling

Join us for this webinar to learn more about HARP, a newly approved Older Americans Act Title III-D evidence-based program.

Aug 2, 2022

How Removing Hazards From the Home Using HARP Can Prevent Falls

Certain medications increase an older adult's risk of falls. That includes over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies. A HomeMeds medication review can help prevent falls and other health problems among older adults.

May 20, 2022

What Medications Increase the Risk of Falling Among Older Adults?

A senior Black man and his daughter are outside enjoying nature, looking at a map.

May 17, 2022

Falls Prevention Is a Team Effort

Deadly falls and fires can be prevented by taking safety measures like checking your smoke detectors and always using handrails

Apr 15, 2022

Hidden Home Hazards: Older Adults More Likely to Die from Falls and Fires

Through practical lifestyle adjustments, including adjusting everyday activities like how you get dressed, older adults can substantially decrease their chance of falling.

Mar 28, 2022

A Simple Dressing Tip That Could Save You From a Fall

A homecare worker is helping a senior Black man get up and out of bed.

Jan 7, 2022

How to Prevent Falls with Home Safety Modifications

Dr. Paul Lam and other older adults participate in a sun style tai chi workshop together outside.

Aug 31, 2021

The Health Benefits of Tai Chi and How to Get Started

A fire chief is talking to his crew in front of a fire truck.

Aug 25, 2021

How Your Local Fire Department Can Help with Falls Prevention

A Black senior woman is radiant in the sun, wearing sunglasses and a brimmed hat while smiling.

May 13, 2021

5 Tips to Help You Prevent Vision Loss

A group of older adult women are playing Bingo in a senior center during the day.

May 7, 2021

Combine Bingo, Education, and Exercise to Improve Your Health

A grandfather holds a plank/pushup position while balancing his two young grandchilden on his back.

Feb 5, 2021

Falls Prevention Success Stories

Winter weather can lead to devastating slips, trips, and falls. Here are five steps that you can take to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe.

Oct 1, 2020

Winterize to Prevent Falls

A doctor is consulting a senior woman about her medical condition, both wearing masks.

Jul 30, 2020

Letter for Your Provider: Falls Free CheckUp

A doctor provides a recommended prescription to his male patient in the hospital.

Sep 28, 2018

10 Questions to Better Understand Your Medication and Risk of Falling

Older man and woman walking

Sep 28, 2017

Falls Prevention in the Community: A 5-Point Checklist for Navigating Your Neighborhood

A picturesque street view of a cozy bungalow home with blue paint and a red door.

Sep 1, 2017

18 Steps to Fall Proofing Your Home

A multi-ethnic group of seniors are taking Tai Chi class outdoors.

Sep 22, 2016

You Have the Power to Prevent a Fall

A senior woman using a walker is outside walking with her younger male caregiver.

Sep 1, 2016

Preventing Falls: Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers

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