Fall Risk Prevention

Falls can happen at any age, but getting older brings changes that can affect your ability to prevent a fall or slow your recovery from one. The need to address this issue will continue to grow as the number of Americans age 65 and older is expected to double in the next 25 years. 

What can communities do?

• Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging fund local activities such as “Matter of Balance and Healthy Steps for Older Adults.” Check with your local health department or local area agency on aging to see if they offer these classes.
• Educate medical providers about available reimbursement for fall prevention assessment and intervention through CDC Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries (STEADI)toolkit. 

Additional Resources:

CDC Checklist

National Council on Aging (NCOA) Fact Sheet

NCOA 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall