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For most older adults, good health and financial wellness ensures independence, security, and the ability to afford a longer life. Discover tools and resources to improve quality of life and tips to make the most of your money.
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Improving the lives of older adults, especially those who are struggling, is not just your job–it’s at your core. Gain your inspiration here and find NCOA tools, tips, and resources to help improve your delivery and service.
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Help us build a more just and caring society in which each of us, as we age, lives with dignity, purpose, and security. Explore how to support our mission, partner with us, and advocate on behalf of older adults.

Aging Well: See All Topics
Aging Well
For most older adults, good health and financial wellness ensures independence, security, and the ability to afford a longer life. Discover tools and resources to improve quality of life and tips to make the most of your money.
Professional Resources: See All Topics
Professional Resources
Improving the lives of older adults, especially those who are struggling, is not just your job–it’s at your core. Gain your inspiration here and find NCOA tools, tips, and resources to help improve your delivery and service.
About Us
About NCOA
We believe every person deserves to age well, regardless of their background. Learn more about the work we do, the people we serve, and why equitable aging matters now more than ever.
Get Involved
Help NCOA Make an Impact
Help us build a more just and caring society in which each of us, as we age, lives with dignity, purpose, and security. Explore how to support our mission, partner with us, and advocate on behalf of older adults.

Falls Prevention

Help loved ones prevent falls with the right exercises, improving home safety, getting regular health checkups, and more. Learn how you can help them stay safe.

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention

Jun 01, 2024

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.

6 Falls Prevention Steps to Help Your Older Loved Ones

Jun 26, 2024

What Medications Increase the Risk of Falling Among Older Adults?

May 20, 2022

4 Tips to Help You Talk to Older Adults About Preventing Falls

May 19, 2022

Is your loved one at risk?

Falls Free CheckUp

Find out if your loved one is at risk from falling with NCOA’s Falls Free CheckUp tool. There are steps you can take to keep them safe.

Answer Questions

NCOA Partners 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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How to Winterize Your Home to Prevent Falls

Sep 13, 2024

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Falls Prevention Is a Team Effort

Sep 04, 2024

Exercise Snacks: How to Fit Some Movement into Your Day

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How to detect falls with tech

NCOA Adviser

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.

Choose a Medical Alert System

Falls Prevention Success Stories

Dorothy Wall's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

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Sandy Perry's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

Elizabeth Goldfarb's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

Marjorie Brown's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

Marjorie Franck's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

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John Feirich's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

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