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Falls Free® Initiative

The Falls Free® Initiative is a national effort led by NCOA to address the growing public health issue of fall-related injuries and deaths among older adults.

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Get the Facts on Falls Prevention

Jun 01, 2024

Over one out of four older adults fall each year. Learn about falls prevention and how to help families and caregivers support aging adults by preventing falls.

Get to Know Your State Falls Prevention Coalitions

Falls prevention coalitions can bring together organizations and providers that need to collaborate to reduce falls, identify state or community needs, recommend policy changes, and build capacity. Explore each State Falls Prevention Coalition, including their goals, objectives, and activities, and learn how they educate their community about older adult falls.