Falls Free Wisconsin

10/30/2025

Did you know that over half of all falls take place at home? Check out these five modifications that can make your home a safe and comfortable place to age in place, so you can stay independent and reduce the risk of falling.

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Falls Free® Wisconsin partners who testified today at the State Capitol in support of the Healthy Aging Grants legislation!

Your voices and dedication are making a real difference in promoting falls prevention, healthy aging, and community well-being across Wisconsin - we couldn't do it without you!

10/22/2025

MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin prepares for another cold winter, physical therapy experts are emphasizing that movement remains the key to keeping joints healthy, even when temperatures drop.

10/22/2025

🌟 Merrill Community – You’re Invited! 🌟

Discover simple ways to improve your balance and build strength to feel confident in your everyday activities.

🗓 Date: November 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Location: Lincoln County Service Center, 801 N. Sales Street, Merrill
📞 Call to reserve your spot today: 888-486-9545

Remember — falls are not a normal part of aging! Join us to learn how to stay steady, prevent falls, and have fun in a supportive setting.

We can’t wait to see you there!

10/08/2025

Did you hear us on Wisconsin Public Radio this week?🎙️ If you missed it, don’t worry — you can catch the full interview here! ⤵️

As we age, falls can mean broken bones, concussions and sometimes cause someone to lose their independence. The Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging has programs for Wisconsinites that help prevent falls for themselves and others.

10/07/2025

Big thanks to our partners at United Community Center for hosting a Negando la Gravedad film screening during Falls Prevention Awareness Month! Negando la Gravedad tells the story of a vibrant retiree who has a series of falls and is given a second chance to do things differently. With 52 attendees, the event helped raise awareness about preventing falls and staying active, independent, and safe.

10/03/2025

We're extremely grateful for our partners United Community Center for spreading this important message!

MILWAUKEE, Wis (TELEMUNDO WISCONSIN) -- Las caídas son una de las principales causas de lesiones y muertes en Wisconsin. En 2024, los servicios médicos de emergencia respondieron a más de 140,000 incidentes

10/03/2025

Spoiler alert: It's falls! Simple steps like improving lighting, reducing clutter, and staying active can help reduce the risk of falling as we age. Read the full article for more details ⤵️

Without changes to how we prevent and treat fall injuries, injury and death will continue to increase, DHS said.

10/01/2025

Stopping falls takes a team — and everyone can help:
👟 Elders: Stay active, wear good shoes, talk to your doctor, and use helpful tools like grab bars, canes, or walkers.
👪 Family & friends: Check in often, help with small jobs like changing light bulbs or organizing medicine, and encourage loved ones to stay safe.
🏪 Businesses: Keep walkways clear, clean up spills fast, offer places to sit, and take away unsafe rugs or clutter.
🏡 Communities: Make transportation easy, keep public places safe, build homes that work for all ages, and offer chances to connect and exercise.

We all have a part in making safer spaces to help everyone stay healthy and independent as we age.

🔎 Find easy ways to stop falls and support healthy aging at FallsFreeWI.org.

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El prevenir caídas requiere de un equipo—y todos pueden ayudar:
👟 Adultos mayores: Mantente activo, utiliza zapatos adecuados, comunícate con tu doctor, utiliza herramientas de apoyo como barras, bastones o andadores.
👪 Familia y amigos: Repórtate a menudo, ayuda con tareas pequeñas como cambiar bombillas, organizar medicamentos y alienta a tus seres queridos a mantenerse a salvo.
🏪 Negocios: Mantengan las vías peatonales libres, limpien derrames inmediatamente, ofrezcan espacios para sentarse y eliminen obstáculos y alfombras que representen riesgo.
🏡 Comunidades: Faciliten el transporte, hagan de los espacios públicos lugares seguros, construyan hogares que sean funcionales para todas las edades y ofrezcan oportunidades para conectar y ejercitarse.

Todos podemos contribuir a hacer de los espacios áreas seguras para ayudar a todos a estar sanos y ser independientes a medida que envejecemos.

🔎 Encuentra maneras sencillas de prevenir caídas y apoyar al envejecimiento saludable en FallsFreeWI.org.

09/29/2025

Stopping falls and staying independent as we age can start with a simple hello.
🤸 Try a community exercise class
🎨 Join social groups and events
📞 Check on your neighbors

Being connected helps us stay active and happy — two great ways to lower the chance of falling!

Let’s be a community that supports each other. We’re all in this together—learn how you can help at FallsFreeWI.org.

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Un simple hola contribuye a la prevención de caídas y a mantenernos independientes a medida que envejecemos.
🤸 Prueba clases de ejercicio comunitarias
🎨 Únete a grupos y eventos sociales
📞 Repórtate con tus vecinos

Estar conectados nos ayuda a estar activos y felices – Son dos formas excelentes de reducir las posibilidades de una caída.

Seamos una comunidad que se apoya entre sí. Estamos en esto juntos – Aprende cómo puedes ayudar en FallsFreeWI.org.

09/28/2025

Small changes around your home can prevent big accidents.
🔧 Install grab bars in the bathroom
💡 Add night lights in hallways and bedrooms
🧹 Declutter walkways
👟 Don’t rush – take your time moving around

These quick fixes can make your home a safer place to thrive! And if you rent – ask your landlord to help you make some of these simple changes to maintain your independence!

✅ Ready to stay safe and strong? Find tips, tools, and resources at FallsFreeWI.org.

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Cambios pequeños en tu hogar pueden prevenir accidentes grandes.
🔧 Instala barras de apoyo en el baño
💡 Instala luces de noche en los pasillos y habitaciones
🧹 Ordena las entradas peatonales
👟 No te apresures – tómate tu tiempo para moverte

¡Estos cambios rápidos pueden hacer de tu hogar un lugar más seguro para desenvolverte! Y si eres inquilino, ¡pídele ayuda tu arrendatario para implementar estos cambios simples para mantenerte independiente!

✅¿Listo para mantenerte fuerte y seguro? Encuentra consejos, herramientas y recursos en FallsFreeWI.org.