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Slips and Falls Can Be Prevented!


Each year, 19,000 Americans die from slips and falls, and 8 million are hurt or hospitalized. In Colorado, we have over 300 deaths from falls yearly, and almost 9,000 hospitalizations from falls for people over age 65.

Despite being labeled "accidents" many unintentional injuries and deaths are actually predictable and preventable.

There are four key items that can help prevent injuries and deaths from falls:
• Physical activity that improves balance and confidence
• Evaluate drug interactions that might cause dizziness
• Get a yearly eye exam, and
• Eliminate the hazards at home that could lead to slips and falls

New! Educational campaign - "Is There A Killer Lurking In Your House?"
Tri-County Health Department has created a fall prevention educational campaign, which will appear across Colorado in partnership with the State Unit on Aging. Governor Bill Ritter is pictured at the launch of the statewide campaign on Monday, June 22, 2009.

Governor Ritter Launches Campaign

View the educational materials for the campaign:
Main Poster | Eye Exams | Drug Interactions | Physical Activity | Bedroom | Bathroom | Closet | Yard | Garage | Español/Spanish
Fall Prevention Brochure | Checklist
• En Español / Spanish: Folleto en Español | Lista de verificación | Cartel

Contact: Gary Sky gsky@tchd.org

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Links:
• State Unit on Aging: Website | Regional and County Offices
Metro Denver's Fall Prevention Network
Tri-County Health Department's Injury Prevention Program


Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is coming to Colorado. It is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. (Learn More)