NC Falls Prevention Coalition

09/26/2025

Looking for falls prevention resources in North Carolina? ➡️ Our updated Standing Strong NC Resources page has lots of helpful links and information to prevent falls. Find what you need quickly and easily. Check it out: www.standingstrongnc.org/resources

09/25/2025

Removing clutter and improving lighting are two easy ways to reduce your risk of in your home. Get more tips on how to make your home safer from the National Council on Aging.
https://bit.ly/FPAW-Make-Your-Home-Safe

09/24/2025

A survey by AARP found that nearly 9 in 10 pet owners say that pets help them enjoy life and feel loved, while 8 in 10 say that pets help reduce stress. Walking your dog can also keep you active in your daily life! Check out our pet safety flyer to stay safe and on your feet at home and outdoors. Learn more at https://www.standingstrongnc.org/

09/23/2025

Looking for more guidance as you start your walking journey? Walk with Ease is a free program that includes a guidebook and a walking schedule to help you safely improve your health. The Walk With Ease program is proven to improve balance, reduce pain and joint stiffness, build stamina and confidence while walking. Sign-up for this free, self-paced program today: https://startwalkwithease.org/Identity/Account/Register/NCCHW
Learn more about this program: https://healthyagingnc.com/walk-with-ease/

09/19/2025

Want to improve your strength and balance? Check out the this video from PT Kristina Wolfe, chair of the Triangle Falls Prevention Coalition. This easy-to-follow at-home exercise video focuses on building strength, balance, and flexibility. Staying active with regular exercise can lower your risk of falling as you get older.

Also, don’t forget to submit your steps for this week here and share images of your STEPtember journey! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UhMzkosp5xQvZTbEyGtTBNVrFSCAa1l4VfhqCQHaJn8/viewform?edit_requested=true

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=088Uo9hOL-w

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09/18/2025

As we age, it’s common to worry about falling. But there are proven exercise programs that can help improve balance, strength, and flexibility! The National Council on Aging offers resources to help you stay and by finding an exercise program in your area.
https://bit.ly/FPAW-Find-A-Good-Exercise-Program

09/17/2025

Did you know that the food you eat can help prevent falls and strengthen your bones? Eating nutritious foods gives your body the nutrients it needs to keep your bones and muscles strong. Try to eat foods with protein, calcium, and vitamin D, like lean meats, nuts, and leafy greens.

Read more about bone health here: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/essential-nutrients-your-body-needs-for-building-bone

09/16/2025

Learn how every step you take can improve your balance and lower your risk of falling. You have the power to prevent a fall! Doing strength and balance exercises at least 3 times a week can help reduce your risk. Not sure where to start? There are many free or low-cost exercise programs in North Carolina for you to try. Find one today at: www.standingstrongnc.org/exercise
National Institute on Aging - NIH

09/15/2025

Walking is free, easy, and very effective. Many falls can be prevented with simple, regular activities—especially walking, along with exercises that build balance and strength. When combined with exercises that improve muscle strength and balance, walking is a great way to reduce fall risk and help you move better.
Learn more about STEPtember at www.standingstrongnc.org/steptember

09/12/2025

Taking more than one medication can increase the chance of side effects like dizziness when standing up or walking. Some medications can also interact with each other, increasing your risk of falling. That’s why it’s important to talk to your doctor regularly! Here are some tips from National Council on Aging to keep in mind when reviewing your medications:
https://bit.ly/FPAW-Review-Medications-with-Your-Doctor

Don't forget to submit your weekly steps! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UhMzkosp5xQvZTbEyGtTBNVrFSCAa1l4VfhqCQHaJn8/viewform?edit_requested=true

09/11/2025

So grateful to UNC Asheville Campus Recreation for partnering with us locally for STEPtember to host weekly walks. We had a sweet intergenerational group walk today! Share your community walking pictures for STEPtember and tag us so we can celebrate with you.

It's never too late to take that first step. Join us for STEPtember and Falls Prevention Awareness Month.
https://www.standingstrongnc.org

09/11/2025

Along with improving our physical health, every step in the STEPtember challenge helps our mental and emotional well-being too! Staying active is great for our minds, especially as we age. A simple walk can lift your mood, help you sleep better, and reduce stress. So, as you track your steps this week, remember you're not just getting stronger physically—you're also taking care of your mind and spirit!

Read more about the link between the mind and movement: https://www.standingstrongnc.org/blog/mind-movement