Aging Well: See All Topics
Aging Well
For most older adults, good health and financial wellness ensures independence, security, and the ability to afford a longer life. Discover tools and resources to improve quality of life and tips to make the most of your money.
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Professional Resources
Improving the lives of older adults, especially those who are struggling, is not just your job–it’s at your core. Gain your inspiration here and find NCOA tools, tips, and resources to help improve your delivery and service.
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About NCOA
We believe every person deserves to age well, regardless of their background. Learn more about the work we do, the people we serve, and why equitable aging matters now more than ever.
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Help us build a more just and caring society in which each of us, as we age, lives with dignity, purpose, and security. Explore how to support our mission, partner with us, and advocate on behalf of older adults.

Aging Well: See All Topics
Aging Well
For most older adults, good health and financial wellness ensures independence, security, and the ability to afford a longer life. Discover tools and resources to improve quality of life and tips to make the most of your money.
Professional Resources: See All Topics
Professional Resources
Improving the lives of older adults, especially those who are struggling, is not just your job–it’s at your core. Gain your inspiration here and find NCOA tools, tips, and resources to help improve your delivery and service.
About Us
About NCOA
We believe every person deserves to age well, regardless of their background. Learn more about the work we do, the people we serve, and why equitable aging matters now more than ever.
Get Involved
Help NCOA Make an Impact
Help us build a more just and caring society in which each of us, as we age, lives with dignity, purpose, and security. Explore how to support our mission, partner with us, and advocate on behalf of older adults.

Falls Prevention

Help your community prevent falls with the right programs, information about home safety, education about strength and balance screenings, and more. Learn steps you can take to advocate for older adults in your community.

For Professionals

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention

Jun 01, 2024

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.

Delivering Home Modifications that Meet Older Adults’ Needs

Nov 14, 2024

Learn more about the model designed to help professionals build a transdisciplinary team to best address the home modification needs of older adults.

How Falls Prevention Programs Are Reaching Older Adults: Biggest Wins and Lessons Learned

Sep 24, 2024

How Falls Prevention Programs Are Improving Older Adults' Lives

Enhancing Statewide Falls Prevention Awareness, Strategy, and Collaboration

Sep 09, 2024

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Get the Facts on Healthy Aging

Aug 16, 2024

National Falls Prevention Fellowship Program

Aug 09, 2024

Grant Opportunity: Innovations in Falls Prevention

Jul 09, 2024

NCOA Partners in Falls Prevention

Help reduce the fear of falling.

Falls Free CheckUp

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

Advocate for Falls Prevention Funding

Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults and cost the nation $50 billion per year. Members of Congress need to hear from you—their constituents—on this important issue. Use NCOA's advocacy tool to ensure Older Americans Act (OAA) funding continues to meet the needs of older adults, their families, and their communities.

Protect falls prevention programs

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Falls Prevention Success Stories

Dorothy Wall's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

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

Sandy Perry's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

Elizabeth Goldfarb's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

Marjorie Brown's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

Marjorie Franck's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

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John Feirich's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

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.

More Stories

Video: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall
Jun 26, 2024
6 Steps to Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults
Jun 26, 2024
Falls Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers
Jun 26, 2024
Get the Facts on Osteoporosis, Falls, and Broken Bones
Jun 01, 2024

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