NCOA Falls Prevention Awareness Week Toolkit
Falls among older adults continue to be a national public health concern. Join NCOA September 18-22, 2023 for Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a nationwide observance with state coalitions and partners to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping older adults live without fear of falling.
Virginia Fact Sheet on Aging and the Behavioral Problems of Brain Injury
“Within the global aging phenomenon there is a dramatic expansion of persons aging with disabilities, many of whom will live well past the age of 65.”
NIH TBI in Older Adults: Do We Need A Different Approach?
“Falls, largely from standing height, are the leading mechanism of TBI in older adults, with more women affected, whereas motor vehicle accidents are the leading mechanism of TBI in younger adults, with more men affected.”
Massachusetts TBI in Elders Web Course
This FREE, six-module, self-paced web course curricula was designed to help Massachusetts build a trained TBI work force statewide. The content is geared for all levels of community--based providers.
CDC STEADI Program
“Falls are not an inevitable part of aging. There are specific things that you, as their healthcare provider, can do to reduce their chances of falling.”
ACL: What Do Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Need to Know
Older adults and people with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for COVID-19 illness. Residents of nursing homes or other long-term care facilities may also be at increased risk.
Aging and Behavioral Problems of Brain Injury Case Study
Virginia Center on Aging and the Virginia Department of Aging, 2010
Within the global aging phenomenon there is a dramatic expansion of persons aging with disabilities, many of whom will live well past the age of 65.
NCOA National Center on Falls Prevention
Explore how NCOA is supporting falls prevention programs nationwide.