The Vermont State Unit on Aging has co-chaired the statewide Falls Free Vermont coalition for the past three years, working alongside other state agencies and community-based organizations to raise awareness of falls, expand programs and resources to prevent falls (including home safety and home modifications), increase surveillance of falls, and advocate for support.
Through a partnership with the Vermont Department of Health, the Vermont State Unit on Aging promotes a pilot program called “One Touch” in which experts who are called to a home for weatherization are able to do a falls risk screening and make simple modifications during the visit.
Many Area Agencies on Aging in Vermont offer fall prevention classes that include a focus on identifying fall risks in the environment.
The Oklahoma State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Oklahoma.
The Oregon State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Oregon.
Lifelong Housing Project (LLH Project) helps to make it possible for older adults in Southern Oregon to live in their own homes and communities for the rest of their lives by increasing the supply of, and demand for, housing that meets residents’ needs. The Program offers a Lifelong Housing checklist of features for remodeled and […]
The Pennsylvania State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Pennsylvania.
This program partially reimburses accessible home modifications for individuals who have disabilities so that they may live more safely in their homes and remain in the community. Grant awards include the cost of the needs assessment and post renovation certification of compliance. The Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging helps to promote this program through […]
The Rhode Island State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Rhode Island.
The South Carolina State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in South Carolina.