Each year, Falls Prevention Awareness Week marks a critical moment in promoting safety and independence for older adults. Hosted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Falls Free® Initiative, ...

Brace yourself for the following fact: one out of four adults aged 65 years and older fall every year. Unfortunately, one incident of taking a tumble means the chances of it happening again will ...

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging will hold a walk Wednesday, Sept. 25, to help bring awareness to the prevention of falls. Walker can begin anytime from 7-11 a.m. on the B&O Bike Trail in ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Falls Prevention Awareness Week is underway in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made an official proclamation Monday morning, recognizing the cause. The Michigan Department ...

Later this week on Sept 22 is the start of the Fall season, but did you know that same day is also set aside to address a very serious matter. Falls Prevention Awareness day is also Sept 22nd. The act ...

A woman rushes to help a man lying on the ground after a fall. Snellings Law's Free Fall Prevention Guide For Seniors and Their Caregivers Snellings Law highlights risks of slips, trips, and falls and ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - If you or an older adult in your life has fallen, you’re not alone. More than one in four people age 65 or older fall each year. September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Fall Prevention Awareness Month, Executive Home Care emphasizes the importance of creating a safer home environment for seniors and ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed this week, September 23 – 27, as Kansas Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas ...