Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Falls among older adults continue to be a national public health concern. Join NCOA Sept. 21-25, 2026, for Falls Prevention Awareness Week (FPAW), 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.
Talk to your doctor. A doctor and patience sit at a table having a conversation.
Did You Know: 1 in 4 older adults fall each year, but only half tell their doctor.
If you’ve fallen, you’re not alone! Use these tips from the @National Council on Aging to get the most out of important Falls Prevention conversations with your doctor.
Ask your doctor if one of our Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs is right for you.
NCOA FallsFree CheckUp You Can Prevent A Fall. Maintain your independence! Use our #FallsFreeCheckUp to learn about your falls risk today. ncoa.org/fallsfreecheckup. A senior is pictured with a person in a white coat placing glasses on her face.
Falls Free CheckUp®
Stay healthy and independent by checking your risk for a fall.
There are many steps you can take to prevent a fall.
Answer 13 simple questions to get your falls risk score and resources to prevent falls.
Today is the first day of Falls Prevention Awareness Week!
So, why are Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs so important?
Falls are "the main thing that causes injuries to Seniors," says Debbie Jopson, an exercise instructor at the Arbutus Senior Center in Baltimore.
Reminders as you age:
Even healthy and active people can fall.
Taking steps to prevent a fall can help you remain independent for as long as possible.
Find out how you can prevent a fall by signing up for an evidence-based Falls Prevention program. Watch this video created by the National Council on Aging
We have many different opportunities to exercise at the Senior Center and around our community. We have S.A.I.L. (Staying Active and Independent for Life) and Tai Chi several times a week, a fitness room available for use, and winter walking hours coming up soon!
https://Why-Evidence-Based-Falls-Prevention-Programs-Are-Important
Find a good exercise program. Two seniors stretch in an exercise room.
How Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs Give Confidence
Research shows that Falls Prevention programs can dramatically reduce Older Adults’ risk of injury.
Eleanor is a living example.
She takes part in an evidence-based Falls Prevention workshop that has taught her "movement is important, and the more you move the less likely you are to make sudden falls."
"I think the biggest thing was, ‘Ok, people do have some control,’” she told NCOA.
Watch Eleanor’s Falls Prevention Success Story
Help your loved ones stay active! Share the #FallsFreeCheckUp tool with your loved ones today. ncoa.org/fallsfreecheckup . Two seniors running in nature.
Falls prevention programs are more than just exercise. You can learn about trip hazards, how medications can increase your risk of falling, and how to overcome fear of falling.
Find out how you can stay independent and falls free.
Watch the video below to learn more about the programs and workshops that are available in your community.
Thank you for joining us for Falls Prevention Awareness Week!
We hope this week has sparked some curiosity about how you can prevent falls for yourself and your loved ones. We would love to talk with you about the Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs we have available at the Seward Senior Center.