National Falls Prevention Resource Center
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Get the Facts on Falls Prevention
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Meet the Falls Prevention Grantees
National Falls Prevention Fellowship Program
Falls Prevention Awareness Week Impact Reports
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6 Steps to Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults
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Falls Prevention Programs
Leader training and fidelity monitoring are the hallmarks of quality assurance for falls prevention programs that have been approved by ACL. Fidelity improves the quality of what is being delivered and ensures all program activities are implemented correctly to benefit participants.
Apply to Become an Evidence-Based Program
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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.
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.
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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