Have you ever had a bad fall? Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. The CDC reports that 1 in 4 adults age 65 fall every year, resulting in 3 million admissions to ER. Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury and death from injury among older adults. Learn what you can do to reduce your risk of falling. #camarillo #venturacounty #fallpreventionweek camhealth.com/how-to-make-st…

⚠️ DYK every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an #EmergencyDepartment for a fall-related injury? 🤯 THE GOOD NEWS: Most falls are PREVENTABLE: bit.ly/47FSjqi 📹 #SBexperts #FallPreventionWeek

What a great resource we’ll definitely be sharing this with our instructors to become #fallfighters and keep up the momentum of #fallpreventionweek

Falls can happen anywhere and at any time! Common fall-related activities include: -Icy and snowy conditions -Entering or exiting vehicles -Sports -Parachuting Learn more about how you can prevent falls. ph.health.mil/topics/discond… #FallPreventionWeek #DefensePublicHealth

As homes age, they become a little less safe; especially for many homebound adults who already struggle with mobility. Is it time to make changes to a loved one's or your own home to ensure it is safe and sound? This guide can help. #FallPreventionWeek mealswhls.org/4c6wuAQ

Make changes in your home to reduce your chances of falling: 💡Have good lighting at home so you can see clearly 🏠Organise the home to be clutter free 🚶Do regular exercise to improve strength & balance Follow our safety advice this #FallPreventionWeek: nifrs.org/home/staying-safe/…

There are ways to reduce your risk of having a fall: 🫗Clean up spillages 🔌Remove clutter, trailing wires and frayed carpets 🛁Use non-slip mats 🥿Wear slippers and shoes with good grip Follow more of our safety advice this #FallPreventionWeek⬇️ nifrs.org/home/staying-safe/…

We're thrilled to announce the #inauguration of our new Elderly Eye Care Centres across the LVPEI network! As we mark #FallPreventionWeek, we're committed to providing #SpecializedCare for our senior #community. Thank you to our #donors #AurobindoPharma @glandpharma @ICICIBank

The vestibular system begins to age over 70… presbystasis, hair cells simply begin to die. I am sure he could benefit from an #vestibular SME alongside all aging adults #fallpreventionweek #dizzydoc A specialty that stands alone in #PhysicalTherapy Get a VESTIBULAR PT!!!

Fall detection is still a feature you’ll only find in @StarkeyHearing hearing aids. Learn how this technology continues to give patients and families peace of mind on the latest episode of Starkey Sound Bites: bit.ly/451DPhh. #FallPreventionWeek @DFab1959

Great work by my colleague, Dr. Jamie Hand, explaining how easy our fall detection feature is to use. This life-changing, and potentially life-saving, feature can still only be found in @StarkeyHearing hearing aids. #FallPreventionWeek youtube.com/watch?v=1AfW5A1b…

This has had lots of new engagements this #FallPreventionweek To clarify, it's a stock image I've had for years, not my own 😳 If anyone knows where it originates, delighted to give credit x

It is Fall Prevention Awareness Week! If you are finding your feeling unsteady or you are starting to fear falling as you age, then check out some of our Active Older Adult group exercise programs. Register for a class today ➡️ frederickymca.org/schedule #YMCA #fallpreventionweek

From April 17th - 21st, it's Fall Prevention Awareness Week! Join us in supporting WorkplaceNL and NLCSA as we raise awareness about fostering a positive workplace culture focused on fall prevention. For further details about #fallpreventionweek, visit nlcsa.com/fall-prevention/

📢🦺 It's #FallPreventionWeek In order to promote a positive workplace culture relating to fall prevention, we must all take accountability for our surroundings! Let's keep workplaces safe. Learn more: bit.ly/3oe6v7e @NLCSA1

Fall Prevention Awareness Week is April 17 – 21. Check out @NLCSA1 for tips on how you can participate and help raise awareness! #PreventFalls #SafetyFirst #FallPreventionWeek bit.ly/3zWE1S7

We are pleased to once again partner with the @NLCSA1 and the Occupational Health and Safety Division of @DGS_GovNL on Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Join us from April 17-21 as we raise awareness about fall hazards. nlcsa.com/fall-prevention/ #fallpreventionweek

Thank you to those who stopped by last Friday's #FallPreventionWeek event co-hosted with our friends at the Sharp Senior Resource Center. We hope you learned some valuable takeaways and were able to get connected to helpful resources! #EastCountyHealth

Shout out to our amazing @nyphospital Lower Manhattan Nurse Leaders educating our lower manhattan community on 🍁Fall Prevention strategies ! #communityoutreach #fallpreventionweek #awareness #nurseleader #proudCNO @WillieMManzano

Finishing out #fallpreventionweek with a checklist for fall hazards in your home! Fixing these can help lower your risk of a fall in your home.