Older Adult Falls

Support statewide legislation to establish programs and appropriate funds to address falls in the elderly
Encourage state and local governments to promote policies and programs that help reduce the incidence and risk of falls among older adults
Support legislation to incorporate fall prevention guidelines into state and local planning documents that affect housing, transportation, parks, recreational facilities, and other public facilities. Work with appropriate governmental agencies to increase awareness and enforce open-water safety regulations.
Support legislation relating to osteoporosis prevention

Support changes to the Texas Trauma Registry System to improve available data on falls
Work with hospitals and geriatric healthcare providers to implement the CDC Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries (STEADI) Tool Kit

Participate in local coalitions (i.e., Area Agency on Aging, church groups, etc.).
Promote multidisciplinary RAC membership including recruitment of community members

Educate nursing home staff of fall risk factors and prevention strategies
Coordinate education of fall prevention strategies (home safety, medication review, eye exams, and exercise) to primary care physicians
Educate healthcare providers about the CDC Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries (STEADI) Tool Kit

Participate in Fall Prevention Week with organized community activities and outreach
Promote raising awareness of who is at risk for falls within families and the community
Host a local medication pharmacy review

Utilize social media to educate individuals and families on ways to prevent falls among older adults
Partner with local Tai Chi programs focusing on elderly exercise

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