Did you know that 1 in 3 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 Blog
Read our blog to stay up-to-date on the latest Falls Prevention tips, news and resources.
Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Get ideas to celebrate Falls Prevention Awareness Day in your community on Sept. 22, 2017.
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.
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.
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