Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Posted on 2020-09-23

This week, September 21-25 2020 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and trauma admissions among older adults. However, falls are avoidable if proper safety measures are in place. This can include:

Keeping paths and hallways clear of objects
Install lights in hallways or stairways, with switches at both ends of a hallway
Add supports in bathrooms, where surfaces can get slippery
When going outside, wear sturdy shoes, especially in the rain
Watch out for any uneven surfaces, indoors and outdoors

For more resources, go to stopfalls.org.