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Falls Prevention Awareness Day

The 6th annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) will be observed September 22, 2013 to promote and increase public awareness about how to prevent and reduce falls among older adults. This year’s theme, Preventing Falls—One Step at a Time, seeks to unite professionals, older adults, caregivers, and family members to play a part in raising awareness and preventing falls.

We’re planning a webinar on creative partnerships, updating our media toolkit, and more. Watch your email for details!

Planning for 2013

Use these resources to plan and promote a successful Falls Prevention Awareness Day event in your community.

Note: If you adapt any of the materials posted, please credit the state author or NCOA.

State Proclamation Samples

• North Carolina Proclamation
• Florida Proclamation
• Illinois Proclamation
• More >> 

Press Release Samples

• Press Release Template
• Alaska Press Release
• Iowa Press Release
• More >>

Fact Sheet Samples

• Falls Fact Sheet (NCOA Template)
• Connecticut Fact Sheet
• Minnesota Fact Sheet
• More >>

Ideas to Promote Your Events  

• Flyer - Massachusetts
• Article - Ohio
• Letter to the Editor - Wisconsin
• PSA - New York
• Placemat - New Jersey
• Article from an Emergency Room Doctor - Maine   
• Webinar for Health Care Professionals and First Responders - Florida
• Planning for Falls Prevention Awareness Day
• FPAD Registration Tracker - Montana
• More >>

Finding Partners

Finding good partners will help build successful Falls Prevention Awareness Day activities. Working collaboratively can help identify new opportunities. Partners can provide marketing and media coverage, help recruit participants or provide a location. Some ideas to get you started include:

Host Locations

Many locations host Falls Prevention Awareness Day activities. Potential locations include:

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