Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Falls can cause serious injury, but most can be prevented and everyone can help. Older adults can learn about how to reduce the risk of falls. Health and social service providers can assess clients for risk of falls and support prevention efforts.
Did You Know:
- About 1 in 3 older adults fall every year.
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Falls are a leading cause of injuries, including broken hips and head injuries. These injuries can lead to hospitalization and nursing home admissions, disability, and loss of independence.
- Learn more about falls among older adults
in New York City
Prevent Falls
Learn more about how to reduce your risk of falling. Then, take action!
For an overview, read:
How to Prevent Falls: A Guide for Older Adults
Other languages: [Español][中文]
To get copies of the Health Bulletin on Preventing Falls, or any of our other publications
call 311.
NYC Falls Prevention Coalition
As part of the Age-Friendly New York City initiative, the NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) have brought together key organizations to bring attention and solutions to the issue of falls among older adults.
For more information about the NYC Falls Prevention Coalition, please send a message to fallsprevention@health.nyc.gov. The NYC Falls Prevention Coalition is supported by a grant from the Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation.
