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.
• 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
View all of these materials with the free Acrobat Reader:
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)