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State Falls Prevention Coalitions

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Mar 2, 2022

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Impact Reports Read Article

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May 17, 2022

Falls Prevention Is a Team Effort Read Article

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Jun 15, 2015

6 Steps to Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults Read Article

Falls Free CheckUp

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Help reduce falls risk.

Use NCOA's Falls Free CheckUp tool to help reduce the number of falls and fall-related injuries among older adults.

Go to the Falls Free CheckUp

Join our webinar to learn about the roles of service delivery partners in a community care hub and hear firsthand from a community-based organization.

May 23, 2023

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Establishing Standards Across Service Delivery Providers, Leaders, and Volunteers View Event Details

Apr 27, 2023

The Essentials of Data Sharing in a Coordinated Network of Community-Based Organizations View Event Details

Mar 28, 2023

Join Future "Grand Rounds" Webinars on Remote Implementation View Event Details

Mar 23, 2023

Quality, Fidelity, and Compliance Expectations for Service Delivery Providers View Event Details

Fidelity Hub

The COVID-19 shutdown of in-person exercise classes led to innovations with the EnhanceFitness program to help bring this falls prevention and physical fitness class to older rural adults.

Falls Prevention Programs

At every phase of implementation of an evidence-based program, fidelity is considered and monitored by all involved. Go to our new hub to learn more.

Visit the Falls Prevention Fidelity Hub

Get to Know Your State Falls Prevention Coalitions

Falls prevention coalitions can bring together organizations and providers that need to collaborate to reduce falls, identify state or community needs, recommend policy changes, and build capacity. Explore each State Falls Prevention Coalition, including their goals, objectives, and activities, and learn how they educate their community about older adult falls.

Learn tips on how to create a compelling and successful budget justification presentation for grant proposals and the pitfalls to avoid.

See the Falls Prevention Success Stories

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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

Falls Prevention Starts with a Conversation

If you're a caregiver, you can feel empowered in your role by knowing how to reduce the risk of falling. Download NCOA's guide to learn how and get tips for your falls prevention action plan.

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Health Promotion

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Find an evidence-based program

Evidence-based programs offer proven ways to promote health and prevent disease among older adults. Find one that meets the needs of your community.

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More Stories

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Mar 13, 2023

Get the Facts on Healthy Aging

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.

Mar 13, 2023

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention

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Mar 10, 2023

Home Modification Tools and Tips to Help Prevent Falls

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Mar 9, 2023

How to Collect Powerful Testimonials from Program Participants

Join the first in a four-part webinar series on how community-based organizations, including falls prevention and chronic disease self-management education grantees, can be partners in a community-integrated health network.

Feb 28, 2023

The Important Role of Evidence-Based Program Service Delivery Providers in Community Care Hubs

Senior centers are powerful partners for organizations seeking to reach more older adults with evidence-based health promotion programs like falls prevention and Chronic Disease Self-Management Education.

Dec 16, 2022

4 Reasons to Partner with a Senior Center for Evidence-Based Programming and Beyond

Be ready when the next notice of funding opportunity comes out. These tips from a seasoned contracted external reviewer will help ensure your success.

Dec 1, 2022

Top Five Ways to Prepare for a Notice of Funding Opportunity

Learn tips on how to create a compelling and successful budget justification presentation for grant proposals and the pitfalls to avoid.

Nov 30, 2022

Tips for Developing a Compelling Budget Justification Presentation for a Grant Proposal

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Oct 28, 2022

Evidence-Based Program: Pisando Fuerte

2021 ACL falls prevention and chronic disease self management education grantees share their strategies for reaching underserved populations through marketing, partnerships, technology, and trained leaders.

Sep 30, 2022

4 Ways Falls Prevention and CDSME Grantees are Reaching Underserved Populations

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Sep 22, 2022

Chronic Conditions and Fall Risk: Cross-Promoting Programs Across the Continuum of Care

This guide not only helps us deepen the understanding of disabilities, inclusivity, and accessibility, but also provides practical and effective strategies to create an accessible and inclusive environment for all community members to participate in health promotion programs.

Aug 30, 2022

Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusivity: A Best Practices Guide for Health Education Providers

When submitting a grant proposal, a clearly defined management process and plan can help guide the proposal team to a competitive, on-time submission.

Aug 29, 2022

Succeed at Grant Proposals: Have a Plan and a Process

Use our best practices for planning and implementing falls prevention programs remotely, instead of or in addition to your in-person programming.

Aug 23, 2022

Delivering Falls Prevention Programs Remotely: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Join us for this webinar to learn more about HARP, a newly approved Older Americans Act Title III-D evidence-based program.

Aug 10, 2022

Home Hazard Removal Program (HARP): An Evidence-Based Program Created from the Older Americans Act

Join this webinar to hear discussion among a panel of experts on the value of community-based organization engagement with local Health Information Exchanges (HIE).

Aug 9, 2022

Strengthening Connections Between Community-Based Organizations and Health Information Exchanges

A lead entity (LE) can be a powerful tool for community-based organizations by helping unify program delivery and centralize and coordinate a range of functions.

Jul 15, 2022

How to Build a Strong Community Care Hub Lead Entity

As you work to integrate evidence-based programs and other services with the health care sector, learn about types of payment and service delivery models available and which ones are operating in your state.

Jun 23, 2022

Grant Writing: How to Develop a Compelling Need Statement

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Jun 22, 2022

Apply to Become an Evidence-Based Program

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Jun 22, 2022

Guidelines for Operationalizing ACL Criteria for Evidence-Based Programs

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Jun 6, 2022

Falls Prevention Programs: Saving Lives, Saving Money Infographic

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Jun 1, 2022

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Promotion Toolkit

Join us for this webinar to learn how to best engage with your local media and boost falls prevention education this September and year-round.

May 24, 2022

Making the Most of Your Falls Prevention Media Moment

Planning ahead and tapping into the expertise of your community members and support of local businesses will help ensure a successful falls prevention event.

May 20, 2022

How to Plan a Falls Prevention Event

Certain medications increase an older adult's risk of falls. That includes over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies. A HomeMeds medication review can help prevent falls and other health problems among older adults.

May 20, 2022

What Medications Increase the Risk of Falling Among Older Adults?

Talking is one of the easiest ways to create awareness and spark action. You don’t have to be a falls expert to talk with your friends, your family, or your neighbors about falls prevention.

May 19, 2022

4 Tips to Help You Talk to Older Adults About Preventing Falls

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Apr 18, 2022

Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2022

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Mar 31, 2022

Resource Guide: Remote Delivery of Evidence-based Programs

Give NCOA permission to upload your program data uploaded to the National CDSME or Falls Prevention Database.

Mar 30, 2022

How to Be A Competitive Grant Application Success Story Through Readiness

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Mar 24, 2022

How to Integrate Programming into Care Settings using Community Health Workers

A SNAP interview helps determine your eligibility and qualifies you for benefits. When you know exactly what to expect, you can go to your interview prepared.

Mar 16, 2022

How to Establish the Community Health Worker Position

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Mar 9, 2022

Understanding the Community Health Worker Referral Process

Give NCOA permission to upload your program data uploaded to the National CDSME or Falls Prevention Database.

Feb 23, 2022

How to Successfully Write Competitive Grants as a Community-Based Organization

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Feb 22, 2022

What Is a Community Health Worker and How Do They Support Evidence-Based Programming?

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Jan 3, 2022

Partnering with Fire and Emergency Medical Services to Prevent Falls

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Nov 9, 2021

Fund Development is Mission Critical: Securing Grants for Evidence-Based Programs

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Sep 9, 2021

Fire and Falls Webinar Series: Engaging Firefighters and EMS for Falls Prevention

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Aug 26, 2021

Strengthening Falls Prevention Efforts with the Help of First Responders

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Aug 6, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 and Technology Resources

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Aug 4, 2021

Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2021

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Jul 21, 2021

Business Acumen “Office Hour”: Navigating Network Partnerships

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Jun 29, 2021

Maximizing Data and Partnerships to Enhance Evidence-Based Program Sustainability

This webinar provides an overview of the magnitude of the connection between older adult falls and brain injury and provides stories from two states who have trained aging professionals on screening protocols.

May 25, 2021

The Importance of Screening for Brain Injury in Older Adults: Case Studies of Success

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May 1, 2021

Business Acumen “Office Hour”: Navigating Opportunities for Medicaid Payment for Evidence-Based Programs

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Apr 12, 2021

Address a Significant Public Health Issue: Funding for Falls Prevention Programs

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Feb 24, 2021

Business Acumen “Office Hour”: Revising Your Value Proposition During COVID-19

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Feb 23, 2021

Program Staff Perspectives on Health Promotion Programs in Indigenous Communities

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Feb 8, 2021

What American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders Say About Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs

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Nov 1, 2020

Evidence-based Falls Prevention Programs Risk Continuum Guidance for Program Selection

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Jul 30, 2020

Letter for Your Provider: Falls Free CheckUp

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Sep 2, 2019

NCOA's Falls Free® Photo Contests Feature Older Adults Participating in Falls Prevention Programs

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Jun 13, 2019

Funding for Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs in FY20

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Jan 1, 2019

Falls Prevention Data Collection Presentation for Partners

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Jun 9, 2017

Reimbursement of Falls-Related Services with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Code Flyer

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