Fall Prevention Center of Excellence

This is the official website of the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence. Our mission is to identify best practices in fall prevention and to help communities offer fall prevention programs to older people who are at risk of falling.

iShoe looks to reduce falls in elderly population
Invented by an MIT graduate student who felt his grandmother's death from a fall could have been prevented, the iShoe tracks a wearers steps and balance. This data is then transmitted to a computer where it is logged and can easily be accessed by a doctor.

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The Fall Prevention Center of Excellence has created many helpful resources for those interested in fall prevention. These resources include newsletters, fact sheets, and technical assistance briefs.
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The 13 Archstone Coalition Grantees and Program Expansions can access a wide array of resources created by other grantees as well as the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence.
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Reducing falls is a global priority. The issue of building an infrastructure to accommodate an aging population is not unique simply to the United States. Other nations are making significant strides in the areas of fall prevention awareness and outreach.
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Planning a fall prevention campaign? The following resources are essential components in the marketing and implementation of an effective program for your community.

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Join other organizations in California in sharing fall prevention best practices and resources, taking advantage of continuing education opportunities, and working together to promote senior-friendly policies.
Enter StopFalls Network California
Fall Prevention Advocacy Toolkit

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Archstone Foundation