Resources
There are many resources for fall prevention. Listed are a few of the many resources available.
CDC, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
This website has 2 fall prevention brochures that can be downloaded. “What YOU Can Do to Prevent Falls “ highlights four key strategies for preventing falls. “Check for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults” lists things to check for and fix in the home to reduce the risk of falls.
Temple University’s “Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults”
This site provides a Fall Prevention Manual that was designed to assist health professionals to increase community awareness of fall prevention through a variety of community based educational activities.
American Physical Therapy Association
This site has a useful brochure for community presentations, “What you need to know about balance and falls; A Physical Therapist’s Perspective.”
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