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 Presentation:
Guard Your Independence! Protect Yourself from Falls

The Minnesota Safety Council Senior Safe Coalition, a statewide network of organizations and individuals dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries to older adults, has developed a easy-to-use PowerPoint presentation outlining the factors in preventing falls. After reading the background materials in this module, you will be able to use this presentation for any number of groups. It can be modified to fit the needs of your audience.

Access the free presentation at http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/SeniorSafe/