Fall Prevention

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Stay strong, live long!

Falls among older adults continue to be a national public health concern. Join us Sept. 23-27, 2024, for Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a nationwide observance with state coalitions and partners to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping older adults live without fear of falling.

Our Health Promotions team has compiled a variety of resources courtesy of the National Council on Aging to help you and your aging loved ones stay strong and live long!

Make Your Home Safe

Thousands of older adults fall at home each year due to common household hazards. Make sure your home is safe and help prevent falls by following a few easy tips.

Falls Free CheckUp

Do you know your falls risk? Answer 12 easy questions using NCOA's Falls Free CheckUp to see how you can maintain your independence and stay falls free.

Talk to Your Doctor

One in four older adults falls each year, but only half tell their doctor. Get the most out of your conversations with your doctor with these handy Conversation Tips.

Vision and Hearing

Your vision and hearing play an important role in good balance, which is needed for everyday activities to prevent falls. Explore ways to keep your eyes and ears healthy to prevent falls.

Family and Friends

It can feel lonely experiencing the fear of falling, but it doesn’t have to be. Start a conversation with your family and friends today about how to protect yourself.

Medication Reviews

Taking more than one medication increases the chance of side effects, medication interactions, and the risk of falling. Learn ways to make sure your medications are not increasing your falls risk.

Physical Activity and Exercise Programs

You might find yourself feeling unsteady or maybe you're starting to fear falling as you age. Though that might be the case, there are many things you can do that can help improve balance, strength, and flexibility, like finding exercise programs or watching exercise videos at home.

Online Classes on Fall Prevention

We’ve selected a variety of online fall prevention courses for you, through GetSetUp, an organization created by older adults, to help people 55+ learn new skills, connect with others, and unlock new life experiences.

Explore foundational movements to enhance your balance training with 'Exercise to Improve Balance & Stability' beginner class.
Or, try a gentle class that can increase your balance and your relaxation with 'Yoga for Flexibility & Balance' class.
You can also learn valuable techniques to take control of your safety through 'Stay Safe at Home' class.

All those 60+ are welcome and workshops are free when using passcode "area4-ca".

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