Falls Prevention for Caregivers

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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 Read Article

Oct 4, 2021

Falls Prevention Is a Team Effort Read Article

Aug 31, 2021

The Health Benefits of Tai Chi and How to Get Started Read Article

Jul 14, 2021

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention Read Article

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Jul 13, 2021

6 Falls Prevention Steps to Help Your Older Loved Ones Read Article

A senior man is at rehab working on balancing exercises with his younger female physical therapist by his side for support.

Jul 13, 2021

Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls Read Article

Falls Free CheckUp

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Is your loved one at risk?

Find out if your loved one is at risk from falling with NCOA’s Falls Free CheckUp tool. There are steps you can take to keep them safe.

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A senior Black woman is lifting weights in the gym with her trainer.

Jun 29, 2021

Falls Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers Read Article

Jun 22, 2021

Maintaining Your Medication Record Form Read Article

Jun 4, 2021

About the Falls Free® Initiative Read Article

May 13, 2021

5 Tips to Help You Prevent Vision Loss Read Article

Falls Prevention Conversation Guide

You have the power to reduce your loved one’s risk of falling. Download this guide to learn.

A senior Black woman is lifting weights in the gym with her trainer.

An upclose shot of a group of senior ladies standing in a row and doing lunging exercises while training in a gym.

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

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Sep 1, 2016

John Feirich's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

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Nov 3, 2020

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Oct 1, 2020

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Jul 30, 2020

Letter for Your Provider: Falls Free CheckUp

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

Nov 26, 2019

Family Caregivers: Part of the Falls Prevention Team

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

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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

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Sep 21, 2016

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

Sep 1, 2016

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A group of seniors is practicing Tai Chi outside. NISC Photo Contest (image by Tara Purtell)

Sep 16, 2015

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A senior man with glasses on is smiling while crossing his arms.

Sep 2, 2015

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Jun 15, 2015

6 Steps to Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults

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Jun 11, 2015

Get the Facts on Osteoporosis, Falls, and Broken Bones

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