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Medications & More

WEBPrescriptions, over the counter medicines, herbal supplements, and other substances can increase falls risk. Medications known to increase the risk of falling include sleeping pills, …

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Balance & Strength

WEBImproving your balance and increasing strength can have a noticeable impact on your risk of falls. In fact, we recommend that you follow the Physical Activity Guidelines for …

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Take Care of Your Bones as You Age

WEBYou may not be able to see them when you look in the mirror, but our bones are extremely important to our health and stability! Bone diseases, like osteoporosis, can cause brittle …

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Footwear and Foot Health

WEBIce cleats, for example brands such as Yaktrax®, can help add traction and reduce your risk of falling. Ice cleats range in price from $10-$50+. Footwear that fits well and offers good …

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Falls Myths & Facts

WEBIf it isn’t evident yet, while they are serious and may be common, falls are NOT a normal part of aging! Taking a look at all of the things that impact falls risk, like medications, …

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Falls Free® Wisconsin Coalition

WEBThe Falls Free® Wisconsin (FFWI) Coalition is committed to reducing falls among older adults in Wisconsin using a collective impact approach. Made up of community-based …

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Falls Free Wisconsin

WEBFalls Free Wisconsin A statewide coalition to reduce falls risk and support falls prevention Falls among older adults are common and are the cause of

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Promotional Resources

WEBThank you for bringing Falls Free® Wisconsin (FFWI) to your community! Here you’ll find ways to promote Falls Free Wisconsin and raise awareness of falls prevention. Find …

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Falls Prevention Conversation Guide For Caregivers

WEB1 F | FP Caregivers, let’s talk about keeping you and your family Isafe and active. t seems like common sense — everybody falls, no matter what age. However, for many older …

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Four Things You Can Stay Do to Prevent Falls: Independent

WEBStay Independent Learn more about fall prevention. 1 in 4 people 65 and . older falls each year. Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries . Learn More

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News & Updates

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Falls Prevention Awareness Month

WEBWhat: Falls Prevention Event Name: Only Leaves Should Fall Where: Dane County, WI About: A panel and screening event. Partners: The Triangle Community Ministry and Mt. …

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WIHA Announces 2023 LEAF awardees

WEBCongratulations to our 2023 Localizing Efforts to Address Falls (LEAF) grant awardees. The LEAF grants support community-based projects focused on reducing falls through locally …

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Types of Vison Loss

WEBNormal Vision Normal Vision Images courtesy of National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health (NEI/NIH) The State of Wisconsin Office for the Blind and Visually

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