Resources
We have created this toolkit as a resource to utilize not only during Falls Prevention Awareness week but all year long! Included in the toolkit are resources that can be useful to any individual wanting to learn more about falls prevention and best practices.
Resources for Falls Prevention Awareness Week
National Council on Aging Falls Prevention Awareness Week Toolkit
A national resource created for use during Falls Prevention Awareness Month (September) and year around created to further impact awareness of falls to the individuals that you serve; It includes infographics, printable assets, and articles about best practices.
NCOA’s Social Media Best Practices and Toolkit
A toolkit that includes best practices in terms of the different social media platforms, as well as pre-curated posts that can be copy, pasted, and used across the different platforms.
Resources for Falls Safety
National Council on Aging - Fall Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers
This conversation guide has many purposes. Use it if you or the person you are caring for has had a fall, is experiencing decreased mobility, is unsteady on their feet, or is fearful of falling.
National Council on Aging -6 Steps to Prevent a Fall
A video that covers 6 steps that aim to prevent a fall. Can be shared with older adults to help them understand that falls are preventable and the steps outlined in the video can be implemented today.
NCOA Get the Facts on Osteoporosis, Falls, and Broken Bones
An infographic that can be printed and distributed to individuals within a variety of settings that outlines how osteoporosis and falls are linked and why bone health is important in the fall prevention conversation.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: STEADI
A checklist that older adults, caregivers, or providers can use to check for the risk of falling.
National Institute on Aging: Four Types of Exercise
An online resource that describes the four types of exercise and how individuals can benefit from each; includes a link to videos that include a variety of workout videos and examples of some of the exercises listed.
Resources for Community Engagement and Building Awareness
Speaker’s Bureau PowerPoint
A PowerPoint to help you provide an educational presentation to others about the risks of falling and falls prevention tips and resources.
Monthly Campaign
A campaign that contains content for social media, print marketing, and/or education material for falls prevention information that ties into the theme for each month of the year.
Resource(s) for Fall Prevention Efforts Near You
Healthy Aging NC Programs Near You
A statewide website that can be utilized by individuals looking for health and wellness programs near them, including fall prevention programs like Matter of Balance – an evidence based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity level of older adults who have this concern.
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We would like to hear your feedback about our Falls Prevention Awareness Toolkit.
