Did you know that deaths from unintentional injuries are the seventh leading cause of death among older adults, and falls account for the largest percentage of those deaths (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)? September 22, 2018 was the 11th Annual National Falls Prevention Day. In acknowledgement, Southern Arizona Senior Pride provides the links below to articles containing useful tips and insights, as well as suggestions for distributing information about falls prevention to your caregiver network.
»Falling is Not a Normal Part of Aging
»New Thinking on Avoiding Deadly Falls
»How to Fall Safely: Simple rules for hitting the ground as softly as possible
Need help distributing information about preventing falls to your caregiver network?
»Sample social media messages, chock full of links to brochures, posters and videos