Falls Prevention Awareness Week for Professionals

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Falls Prevention Awareness Week Toolkit
Falls Prevention Awareness Week Impact Report
The Falls Free® Initiative
State Falls Prevention Coalitions

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.

Jun 1, 2024

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention Read Article

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Apr 23, 2024

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Impact Reports Read Article

Help Older Adults Prevent Falls This September

Join us September 23-27, 2024 for Falls Prevention Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness that falls are preventable. Encourage older adults to be falls free and independent by leveraging NCOA's Falls Prevention Awareness Week Toolkit.

Use NCOA's promotional toolkit.

Join us September 18-22, 2023 for Falls Prevention Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness that falls are preventable. Encourage older adults to be falls free and independent by leveraging NCOA's Falls Prevention Awareness Week Toolkit.

Prepare for Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Planning ahead and tapping into the expertise of your community members and support of local businesses will help ensure a successful falls prevention event.

May 20, 2022

How to Plan a Falls Prevention Event Read Article

Join this webinar to hear from peers who have made lasting impact during Falls Prevention Awareness Week by maximizing their connections with local stakeholders and decision-makers.

Jun 17, 2022

How to Engage and Educate Local Stakeholders on Falls Prevention View Event Details

Join us for this webinar to learn how to best engage with your local media and boost falls prevention education this September and year-round.

May 24, 2022

Making the Most of Your Falls Prevention Media Moment View Event Details

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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More Falls Prevention Resources

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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Jun 26, 2024

6 Falls Prevention Steps to Help Your Older Loved Ones Read Article

Falls Free CheckUp

Help reduce the fear of falling.

We know that preventing falls is possible, and we want to empower older adults to take action and reduce their risk of falling.

Use NCOA's Falls Free CheckUp

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What to Know About State Falls Prevention Coalitions

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Feb 19, 2021

What Is a Falls Prevention Coalition? Read Article

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May 15, 2024

How to Contact Your State's Falls Prevention Coalition Read Article

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Jun 11, 2015

A Practical Guide to State Coalition Building for Falls Prevention Read Article

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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