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.

FPCE Spring Newsletter Now Available
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Free Falls Risk Screening, Health Education at Washington DC's Union Station May 2nd
American Geriatrics Society's "Get Up and Go" Falls Prevention Program To Offer Free Falls Risk Screening. Program Coincides with AGS' Annual Scientific Meeting -- the Premier Conference on Aging Research More Information...

President Bush Signs Falls Act into Law Without Authorization

On April 23rd, President Bush signed the Safety of Seniors Act of 2007. While the Act has since become Public Law No: 110-2020, with no authorization, the bill has no funding attached. Lawmakers are now following up with an appropriations strategy.

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To view photos and articles from the recent Falls Summit held in Long Beach, CA.
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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 to the United States. Other nations are making significant strides in 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.

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