Falls Prevention for Older Adults

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Three seniors and an instructor practice tai chi in a park.

Jul 21, 2022

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention Read Article

A senior Black man and his daughter are outside enjoying nature, looking at a map.

May 17, 2022

Falls Prevention Is a Team Effort Read Article

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Jul 13, 2021

Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls Read Article

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Falls Free CheckUp

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See if you're at risk.

Check to see if you’re at risk of falling with NCOA’s Falls Free CheckUp tool. There are steps you can take to prevent yourself from falling.

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Physical therapists are movement experts and can help older adults avoid falls, maintain flexibility, gain strength and stay active as they age.

May 24, 2022

What Is a Physical Therapist and How Can Physical Therapy Help Me? Read Article

May 20, 2022

What Medications Increase the Risk of Falling Among Older Adults? Read Article

Apr 15, 2022

Hidden Home Hazards: Older Adults More Likely to Die from Falls and Fires Read Article

Apr 4, 2022

Get the Facts on Osteoporosis, Falls, and Broken Bones Read Article

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

How to detect falls with tech

Learn more about medical alert systems with automatic fall detection, how they sense falls, and how their immediate alerts can help when it's needed.

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Falls Prevention Success Stories from Older Adults

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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

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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

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Through practical lifestyle adjustments, including adjusting everyday activities like how you get dressed, older adults can substantially decrease their chance of falling.

Mar 28, 2022

A Simple Dressing Tip That Could Save You From a Fall

A homecare worker is helping a senior Black man get up and out of bed.

Jan 7, 2022

How to Prevent Falls with Home Safety Modifications

Dr. Paul Lam and other older adults participate in a sun style tai chi workshop together outside.

Aug 31, 2021

The Health Benefits of Tai Chi and How to Get Started

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Aug 25, 2021

How Your Local Fire Department Can Help with Falls Prevention

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Jun 22, 2021

Maintaining Your Medication Record Form

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May 13, 2021

5 Tips to Help You Prevent Vision Loss

A group of older adult women are playing Bingo in a senior center during the day.

May 7, 2021

Combine Bingo, Education, and Exercise to Improve Your Health

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Feb 5, 2021

Falls Prevention Success Stories

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Jan 1, 2021

Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs

A Black senior woman is hugging her husband from behind while he's sitting on the couch.

Jan 1, 2021

Get the Facts on Healthy Aging

A group of seniors are in an auditorium stretching, practicing yoga with the sun shining through the windows.

Nov 3, 2020

Falls Free CheckUp

A senior couple is walking hand-in-hand outside in the winter, where the foreground is covered in snow.

Oct 1, 2020

Winterize to Prevent Falls

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

Jul 30, 2020

Letter for Your Provider: Falls Free CheckUp

A doctor provides a recommended prescription to his male patient in the hospital.

Sep 28, 2018

10 Questions to Better Understand Your Medication and Risk of Falling

Sep 28, 2017

Falls Prevention in the Community: A 5-Point Checklist for Navigating Your Neighborhood

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Sep 1, 2017

18 Steps to Fall Proofing Your Home

A multi-ethnic group of seniors are taking Tai Chi class outdoors.

Sep 22, 2016

You Have the Power to Prevent a Fall

A senior woman using a walker is outside walking with her younger male caregiver.

Sep 1, 2016

Preventing Falls: Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers

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Sep 16, 2015

Video: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall

A group of older adults is walking outside, enjoying nature and laughing/smiling.

Jun 15, 2015

6 Steps to Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults

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