Falls Prevention Awareness Week Videos, Handouts, and More
NCOA has created a wide variety of materials for sharing information about falls prevention with older adults in your community!
6 steps to prevent a fall: Promotional materials
Preventing and reducing falls can be achieved with a few easy steps. Review the 6 Stpes to Prevent a Fall in our video below.
Information from the widely used 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall framework is available to share via handouts, slide decks, and videos. Use the resources below to help older adults you serve understand how they can take action to prevent falls.
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| Handout: 6 Falls Prevention Steps to Help Your Older Adult Loved Ones | Caregivers | |
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Handout: Talk to Your Family | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals | |
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Handout: Talk to Your Doctor | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals | |
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Handout: Review Your Medications | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals | |
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Handout: Make Your Home Safe | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals | |
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Handout: Find a Good Exercise Program | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals | |
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Handout: Care for Your Vision and Hearing | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals | |
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Slide Deck: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals | |
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Slide Deck: 6 Things You Can Do Today to Prevent a Fall | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals | |
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Video: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals |
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Interested in promoting 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall on your social media platforms? Check out the FPAW social media toolkit.
Additional falls prevention promotional materials
Share the falls prevention materials below with older adults, caregivers, and professionals to keep older adults active, independent, and falls-free.
| Resource | Intended Audience | Language |
| Article: Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls | Older Adults, Caregivers | |
| Article: Falls Prevention Conversation Guide | Caregivers | |
| Article: How to Prevent Falls with Home Safety Modifications | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals | |
| Checklist: Home Falls Prevention Checklist for Tribal Members | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals | |
| Article: Elder Falls Prevention for Native Americans | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals | |
| Form: Medication Record Form | Older Adults, Caregivers, Professionals |
Get the facts on concussions and falls
Falls are the number one cause of concussions, a brain injury incurred when the brain shakes, twists, or bounces within the skull. Share this fact sheet from Concussion Awareness Now for an overview of the link between concussions and falls. The fact sheet also includes important actions that should be taken if someone falls and hits their head.
This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $5,000,000 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
