Introduction

Key Risk Factors

How to Prevent Falls

Prevention Tips

Fall Risk Assessment

Resource Links

Ideas That Work
 - Health Fair
 - Bulletin Article
 - Newsletter Article
 - Presentation
 - Prevention Programs

"Real" Intersection of Systems

Preventing Falls as You Age

References

Ideas That Work

Sample Bulletin Article –
“Had a Fall? It May Not Have Been an Accident”

It may have been said by your mother, your neighbor, or yourself, “I have no clue how I fell. One minute I was going into the kitchen, and then next minute found myself on the floor! Just a slip … I’m sure it won’t happen again.”

While falls happen quickly, it can take quite a lot of time, pain and rehabilitation to recover. Falls can cause injury at any age, but they can be especially devastating for seniors. In fact, falls are the single leading cause of unintentional injury for people over the age of 60.

However, it is not a foregone conclusion that you will fall as you age. There are easy steps you can take to reduce your chance of falling. [Name of parish] Congregational Nurse Program has easy-to-understand information on preventing falls. Call [contact information] for more information that you can use to prevent falls in those you love or yourself.