Add State HD Logo Here Preventing Falls Among Older Adults ADD YOUR STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT NAME HERE

Add State HD Logo Here Preventing Falls Among Older Adults  Presentation Overview The Reality Costs Facts about Older Adult Falls State Programs in Action “We Know What Works, Here is How…” Future Opportunities

Add State HD Logo Here The Reality of Older Adult Falls  Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among adults age 65 and older.  In 2007, approximately 1.9 million older adults were treated in an ER for fall- related injuries  INSERT STATE DATA

Add State HD Logo Here Fall-Related Deaths in the U.S. for Adults 65 Years and Older ( )

Add State HD Logo Here Costs of Older Adult Falls  In 2000, fall-related injuries resulted in the greatest total lifetime costs among adults aged 65 and older – more than $19 billion.  Given the growing population of this age group, these costs are expected to reach $43.8 billion by  INSERT STATE DATA

Add State HD Logo Here Facts about Older Adult Falls  1 in 3 adults age 65 and older fall each year.  Men are more likely than women to die from injuries resulting from a fall.  Women are more likely than men to sustain a non-fatal injury (such as a fracture) from a fall.

Add State HD Logo Here State Programs in Action  INSERT TEXT HERE ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING IN YOUR STATE

Add State HD Logo Here How Can We Reduce the Risk of Falls?  To reduce the risk of falling, older adults should: Exercise regularly. Review medications with a physician to avoid harmful side effects. Have a vision exam annually. Improve the lighting in their homes. Reduce home hazards that can lead to falls.

Add State HD Logo Here Future Opportunities  To prevent falls and ensure older adults can live to their full potential, there are opportunities to: Support community-based falls prevention programs designed for high-risk older adults; Improve understanding of effective strategies for reducing fall- related health care costs; Continue efforts to identify factors that cause older adult falls; Increase awareness among older adults, family members, and caregivers; and Increase resources for programs and research that will reduce fall-related injuries and deaths.

Add State HD Logo Here For More Information  Contact our state health department Name Website Phone Number  Contact the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC-INFO ( )