Falls threaten the safety and independence for older Americans and can create a heavy economic and personal burden. National Falls Prevention Awareness Week will be observed September 23 – 27, 2024. Throughout September we will work to bring attention to the issue of falls and offer resources and tools to help educate and raise awareness related to falls prevention. Check out the National Council on Aging Falls Prevention Awareness Week Toolkit.
Falling is not a normal part of aging. Strength and balance exercises, managing your medications, having your vision checked, and making your living environment safer are all steps an individual can take to prevent a fall.
SDAHO is collaborating with the South Dakota Falls Prevention Coalition to host a virtual webinar on Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Falls in Older Adults. Jennifer Thiessen, RN, MS, COS-C with Avera@Home will lead the conversation. Continuing education credit is available. Click here to register and learn more.
