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A group of multi-generational people have their hands in a huddle, signifying teamwork.

Jun 4, 2021

About the Falls Free® Initiative Read Article

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Feb 19, 2021

What Is a Falls Prevention Coalition? Read Article

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Jul 14, 2021

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention Read Article

Falls Free CheckUp

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See if your client is at risk.

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

Answer Questions

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Apr 18, 2022

Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2022 View Event Details

Apr 5, 2022

How to Contact Your State's Falls Prevention Coalition Read Article

Mar 2, 2022

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Impact Reports Read Article

Jan 3, 2022

Partnering with Fire and Emergency Medical Services to Prevent Falls Read Article

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

Partners and Programs

Learn more about the work we do. Search by city or ZIP code to locate an NCOA partner or programs that are nearest to you.

Find help where it's needed

NCOA has partners and programs that can help older adults. Use the map to search and locate an NCOA partner or program that's nearest to you.

Age+Action Conference

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Join aging's premiere event

Join the aging services network June 6-8 for industry best practices, innovations, policy solutions, and engaging dialogue—all from your computer.

More Stories

A fire truck and ambulance arrive on the scene first, responding to a 9-1-1 call.

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

A senior Black couple is walking their bulldog in the park, laughing while enjoying nature.

Aug 4, 2021

Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2021

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

Jul 30, 2020

Letter for Your Provider: Falls Free CheckUp

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

Sep 2, 2019

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

A senior Navajo, American Indian woman is looking at the camera solemnly.

Mar 29, 2017

Engaging American Indian/Alaska Native Elders in Falls Prevention Programs

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Jul 24, 2015

2015 Falls Free® National Falls Prevention Action Plan

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Jun 11, 2015

A Practical Guide to State Coalition Building for Falls Prevention

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