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Falls Free Initiative for Professionals

The Falls Free® Initiative is a national effort led by NCOA to address the growing public health issue of fall-related injuries and deaths among older adults.

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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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Letter for Your Provider: Falls Free CheckUp

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Engaging American Indian/Alaska Native Elders in Falls Prevention Programs

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Jul 24, 2015

2015 Falls Free® National Falls Prevention Action Plan

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Jun 11, 2015

A Practical Guide to State Coalition Building for Falls Prevention

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