preventing falls in your communityMinnesota Falls Prevention Initiative
Falls and fall-related injuries among adults over age 65 are an emerging and largely unrecognized public health problem. The increasing incidence of falls among adults and the mortality related to those falls is anticipated to grow as the population ages. Currently Minnesota ranks fourth highest among states in mortality rates related to falls and Minnesota’s rate of falls among the elderly is increasing at a faster rate than the rest of the country.
In response to this serious public health concern, the Minnesota Board on Aging and the Minnesota Departments of Health and Human Services are partnering with numerous public and private organizations to undertake a statewide coordinated evidence-based falls prevention initiative.
Our vision is that Minnesotans will have fewer falls and fall-related injuries, maximizing their independence and quality of life.
We can take steps to reduce falls and fall-related injuries among adults in Minnesota. The Minnesota Falls Prevention website is a first step in assisting adults and professionals understand the factors that put someone at risk of falling and identify actions an adult can take to remain independent.
Call to Action
The Minnesota Falls Prevention Listserv is a vehicle for sharing information related to the Minnesota Falls Prevention Initiative. Subscribe to the listserv
This project was supported by a grant, number 90AM3029, from the Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201, and the Minnesota Board on Aging, St. Paul, MN 55164. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration on Aging or Minnesota Board on Aging policy.