National Fall Prevention Center

07/03/2025

These four evidence based programs can keep older adults on their feet longer and safer!

01/15/2025

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01/15/2025

Discover peace of mind with the National Fall Prevention Center, your go-to resource for home safety as you age. We provide essential insights, tips, and solutions to help you eliminate fall risks in your home environment. Join us in fostering a safer, more comfortable living space for seniors through prevention, education, and empowerment. Stay safe, stay at home! www.nationlfallpreventioncenter.org

01/07/2025

Check out this home safety checklist that helps keep older adults on their feet and living at home much longer. Check out more way to prevent falls: www.nationalfallpreventioncenter.org

12/27/2024

09/12/2024

As family caregivers, we often prioritize the well-being of our aging parents, but hidden hazards around the home can pose significant risks that might go unnoticed. Even in familiar spaces, factors like lack of lighting, slippery floors, and uneven surfaces can lead to dangerous falls. Understanding these hidden fall risks is crucial for effective fall prevention and ensuring home safety for our loved ones.
By taking a closer look at these potential dangers, we can create a safer environment, providing peace of mind for both ourselves and our aging parents. Together, we can keep our parents home safely so they can continue to live with the highest level of quality of life, comfort and dignity as long as possible.

Keeping Seniors Safe at Home. Receive Newsletter Your Home Fall Prevention Headquarters We understand the challenges that come with aging. Staying at home provides memories, comfort, and quality of life. But, the home can also become risky as we grow older if we don't take the proper steps to make i...

08/02/2024

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08/01/2024

The Brutal Truth of Falls over 65. Shockingly, falls are the number one cause of serious injury, hospitalization, and even death among those aged 65 and over. These sobering statistics are supported by various reputable organizations such as the CDC, Medicare, AARP, and the US Gerontology Institute. Failure to address falls upfront could potentially lead to devastating consequences for your loved one and a one-way ticket from home to Assisted Living or worse.

It is an unfortunate fact that one in four adults over 65 will suffer a significant fall each year in the U.S. Once a person falls, their chances of repeating the fall within a year double. Sadly, in 2023, 32,000 older adults died due to falls, equating to 88 older adults every day. Furthermore, the death rates from falls have risen by approximately 30% in the last decade.

Alarmingly, unintentional falls account for 90% of all emergency room visits for those aged 65 and over, making it the leading cause of hospital admissions, surgeries, permanent lower mobility, lower independence, and ultimately, death. With over 10,000 people turning 65 every day in the U.S., these figures will only continue to increase unless addressed promptly and effectively, which includes making items easily accessible, user-friendly, and affordable.