Falls Prevention Awareness Week for Professionals

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Two senior women, Black and Caucasian, are hugging each other, enjoying the day outside.

A group of multi-generational people have their hands in a huddle, signifying teamwork.

Jun 4, 2021

About the Falls Free® Initiative Read Article

A senior Black couple is outside power walking in their neighborhood. Regular exercise can help slow or prevent bone loss as well as boost muscle strength.

Apr 18, 2022

Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2022 View Event Details

A group of seniors are doing stretch band exercises together at a senior center.

Aug 3, 2021

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Promotion Toolkit Read Article

A Black senior man is practicing yoga in the park with other older adults.

Mar 2, 2022

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Impact Reports Read Article

A doctor is consulting a senior woman about her medical condition, both wearing masks.

Jul 30, 2020

Letter for Your Provider: Falls Free CheckUp Read Article

A fire truck and ambulance arrive on the scene first, responding to a 9-1-1 call.

Jan 3, 2022

Partnering with Fire and Emergency Medical Services to Prevent Falls Read Article

Sep 9, 2021

Fire and Falls Webinar Series: Engaging Firefighters and EMS for Falls Prevention View Event Details

Aug 26, 2021

Strengthening Falls Prevention Efforts with the Help of First Responders Read Article

Aug 4, 2021

Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2021 View Event Details

Falls Free CheckUp

Senior AfricanAmerican couple exploring a greenhouse together.

See if your client is at risk.

Use NCOA's Falls Free CheckUp tool to help reduce the number of falls and fall-related injuries among older adults.

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Falls Prevention Success Stories from Older Adults

An upclose shot of a group of senior ladies standing in a row and doing lunging exercises while training in a gym.

Sep 1, 2016

Dorothy Wall's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Sep 1, 2016

Sandy Perry's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Sep 1, 2016

Elizabeth Goldfarb's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Sep 1, 2016

Marjorie Brown's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

An upclose shot of the toe box of a pair of brown cowboy boots.

Sep 1, 2016

Marjorie Franck's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Learn more about the benefits of collaborating with physical therapists, including the positive impact on senior center programs and services offerings in this webinar on October 18.

Sep 1, 2016

John Feirich's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Falls Prevention Conversation Guide

You have the power to reduce your loved one’s risk of falling. Download this guide to learn.

A senior Black woman is lifting weights in the gym with her trainer.

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Stephanie Simpson's depiction of Falls Prevention Awareness Week with Yoga for Balance at Eskaton Village Carmichael, Sacramento, CA.

Sep 2, 2019

NCOA's Falls Free® Photo Contests Feature Older Adults Participating in Falls Prevention Programs

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