CHECKLIST FOR FALL PREVENTION

DID YOU KNOW?

• Falls among adults 65 and older caused over 36,000 deaths in 2020, making it the leading cause of injury death for that group.
• In 2020, emergency departments recorded 3 million visits for older adult falls.
• Older adult falls cost $50 billion in medical costs annually, with 3/4 paid by Medicare and Medicaid.

Although falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent, THEY DON’T HAVE TO BE INEVITABLE AS YOU AGE!

You can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent falls, by utilizing the following CHECK FOR SAFETY BROCHURE – a proven way to help prevent falls and save lives.

Contact your local community or senior center for information on exercise, fall prevention programs, or options for improving home safety.  For more information on fall prevention,  visit www.cdc.gov or call 211 Placer Connect for additional local resources.

Download Check for Safety – A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults here.