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

Jan 3, 2022

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

Nov 8, 2021

Home Modification Tools and Tips to Help Prevent Falls Read Article

Oct 13, 2021

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

Sep 23, 2021

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Impact Reports Read Article

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 Read Article

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Aug 26, 2021

Strengthening Falls Prevention Efforts with the Help of First Responders Read Article

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Aug 4, 2021

Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2021 Read Article

Aug 3, 2021

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Promotion Toolkit Read Article

Jul 14, 2021

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention Read Article

Jun 29, 2021

Falls Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers Read Article

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Jun 4, 2021

About the Falls Free® Initiative

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May 25, 2021

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

A senior black woman is doing strength exercise with dumbbells in her home.

Apr 12, 2021

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

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Feb 5, 2021

Falls Prevention Success Stories

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

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Oct 16, 2020

Report: 8 Ideas to Expand Funding for Evidence-Based Health Programs

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Aug 4, 2020

Webinar: 2020 Falls Prevention Awareness Week

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 male nurse is helping a Black senior man walk in a nursing home.

Jun 13, 2019

Funding for Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs in FY20

A group of professionals are sitting through a seminar while an instructor is up at the front giving a presentation.

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

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

Osteoarthritis and Falls

Osteoarthritis and Falls

Dec 12, 2016

Osteoarthritis and Falls

A group of older adults is outside practicing Tai Chi. (Image by Nicole Hiegl)

Sep 21, 2016

Video: You Have the Power to Prevent a Fall

A senior man, wearing plaid and other outerwear, is standing up on a bus and enjoying his day.

Sep 1, 2016

Falls Prevention Awareness in Public Transportation

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

Sep 16, 2015

Video: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall

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

Sep 2, 2015

Falls Prevention Programs: Saving Lives, Saving Money Infographic

A group of older adults is walking outside, enjoying nature and laughing/smiling.

Jun 15, 2015

6 Steps to Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults

Cropped shot of a Black man sitting down, suffering from arthritis in his hand.

Jun 11, 2015

Get the Facts on Osteoporosis, Falls, and Broken Bones

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