At a glance
Find a collection of educational materials and tools in English and Spanish that organizations serving older adults can use to improve fall prevention.
Overview
Falls affect us all—whether personally or someone we love or care about. Every second of every day an older adult falls. Every year more than one in four older adults reported falling and about 41,000 older adults die as a result of a fall--that's 112 older adults every day. There are simple steps you can take to prevent falls and decrease falls risks. CDC developed the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) initiative which includes educational materials and tools to improve fall prevention.
Download materials below or order hard copies from CDC-INFO on Demand.
Brochures
Brochure | Family Caregivers: Protect Your Loved Ones from Falling
Brochure | Check For Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist For Older Adults
Brochure | Stay Independent: Learn More About Fall Prevention
Brochure | Chair Rise Exercise
Brochure | Postural Hypotension: What It Is & How to Manage It
Graphics
Consider using these graphics on your organization’s social media pages any time of the year or during Falls Prevention Awareness month in September.
Social Media | 1 in 4 People 65 & Older Falls Each Year
Social Media | Reduce Your Risk of Falling
Social Media | Prevent Falls: Stay Independent
Social Media | Hip Fractures: Women
Social Media | Hip Fractures: Men
Social Media | Falls Are Preventable
Social Media | Help Them Keep #STEADI
Social Media | Take A Stand Against Falls
Customizable brochures
The brochures below can easily be edited and tailored for your organization (e.g., adding your logos or other helpful healthcare provider-specific information).
Brochure-Customizable | Family Caregivers: Protect Your Loved Ones from Falling
Spanish brochures
Brochure-Customizable | Cuidadores de familia: Proteja a sus seres queridos de las caídas
Brochure | Ejercicio de elevación para hacer con una silla
Brochure | Hipotensión postural: Qué es y cómo manejarla
Brochure | Mantenga su independencia
Brochure | Lo que USTED puede hacer para prevenir caídas
Additional resources
Postcard | Age Safely: Protect Your Independence & Health
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