Learning Center
Find informative guides, videos, articles, and links here in NVFPC's Learning Center. We hope you'll find the information you're looking for.
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- Is Clutter Increasing Your Fall Risks at Home? (PDF)
Falls most occur in the home due to clutter such as, excessive items stacked on stairways or main entryways. Falling over clutter is especially compounded for those with mobility restrictions or visual impairment. Find more information plus guidelines to help someone you love avoid falls over home clutter. - Important Information from the Northern Virginia Fall Prevention Coalition (PDF)
Did you know that falls after the age of 70 in the United States were 2 million in 2008! Reports from the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality documented that 1 in 10 men and 1 out of every 7 women visited an emergency department for fall injuries. Here are guidelines to help reduce risks and ensure your independence. - Who’s falling in Virginia? A Snapshot of Fall-Related Injuries Among Older Adults (PDF)
Available as PDF (1.13MB) by clicking the link above or view the video (below)
Read about causes of falls among older adults, fall statistics, and preventing a fall-related injury.
PDF of the slideshow presentation given by Lenny Recupero, M.Ed., of the Virginia Department of Health at our 2009 Fall Prevention Summit. - Staying on Our Feet - Some Strategies to reduce the risk of falling
Available as PPT (1.6MB) by clicking the link above or view the video (below)
PowerPoint slideshow presentation given at our 2009 Fall Prevention Summit by Bonita Lynn Beattie, PT, MPT, MHA; Vice President, Injury Prevention; Center for Healthy Aging, National Council on Aging
