Falls Prevention Awareness Week: September 18–22

This week is Falls Prevention Awareness Week! Join APMA in its efforts to increase awareness surrounding falls, the importance of falls prevention, and the role doctors of podiatric medicine play in this important public health effort. For more information and patient resources in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, visit www.ncoa.org/fallstoolkit.

Looking for highlights from the National Council on Aging’s Falls Prevention Toolkit? Check out our APMA member favorites below!

• 6 Steps to Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults (also available in video format)
• Talk to Your Doctor: 6 Tips to Help Inform Your Conversation About Falls