Falls Prevention

Keeping older adults safe and active

Find proven programs to prevent falls.

Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls are costly—in dollars and in quality of life. However, falling is not an inevitable part of aging. Through practical lifestyle adjustments, evidence-based programs, and community partnerships, the number of falls among seniors can be reduced substantially.

How NCOA Helps

NCOA’s National Falls Prevention Resource Center supports the implementation of evidence-based falls prevention programs and serves as a national clearinghouse of tools and best practices. Explore materials related to falls prevention in our Resources Library.

To connect with a community-based fall prevention program in your state, contact an ACL Fall Prevention Grantee or Falls Prevention Coalition on our Map of Partners & Programs.

Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Get ideas to celebrate Falls Prevention Awareness Week in your community.

Preventing Falls: Tips for Older Adults & Caregivers

Learn how you can reduce your risk of falling and protect your older loved ones from a serious fall.

Falls Blog

Read our blog to stay up-to-date on the latest Falls Prevention tips, news and resources.

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2015 Falls Free® National Falls Prevention Action Plan

Explore this blueprint with 40 strategies to reduce falls and fall-related injuries among older adults.

Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs

Explore evidence-based programs than have been proven to help older adults reduce their risk of falling.

Falls Free® Initiative

Join our Falls Free® Initiative, a national effort to address the growing public health issue of fall-related injuries and deaths.