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Presenters from across the country reported on developments in national, state, and local policy, research, and innovative service delivery solutions. An expert panel discussed our political climate and opportunities for the future. Attendees included professionals and practitioners from aging, housing, disability, and healthcare sectors.

National Council on Aging, National Falls Prevention Resource Center

https://www.ncoa.org/center-for-healthy-aging/falls-resource-center/

An organization focused on assisting elderly Americans to meet the challenges of aging by providing community programs, services, online help, and advocacy, specifically related to fall prevention.

Pitt County Council on Aging Falls Prevention and Home Safety Services

https://homemods.org/directory/pitt-county-council-on-aging-falls-prevention-and-home-safety-services-2/

Update On Falls Prevention For Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Review Of Single And Multifactorial Intervention Programs (2008)

https://www.rehab.research.va.gov/jour/08/45/8/Costello.html

This article investigates the effectiveness of fall prevention programs for community-dwelling older adults. The comprehensive critical analysis of the literature found: (1) multifactorial fall prevention programs appear to be more…

Randomised Factorial Trial Of Falls Prevention Among Older People Living In Their Own Homes (2002)

https://www.bmj.com/content/325/7356/128.full

This study explores the effectiveness of three interventions (group based exercise, home hazard management, and vision improvement) on decreasing the risk of falls in older adults living at home.

Prevention of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement; (2012)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22868837/

Exercise or physical therapy and vitamin D supplementation are suggested by the USPSTF to reduce falls for seniors who live in community settings

Prevention of Falls in the Elderly – A Review (2013)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23296743/

Shows data from Community Aging in place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE), a model designed to overcome the functional and home environmental barriers of older adults. Initial findings demonstrated…

Home Visits By An Occupational Therapist For Assessment And Modification Of Environmental Hazards: A Randomized Trial Of Falls Prevention (1999)

https://www.stayonyourfeet.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Cumming-Home-OT-Visits-RCT-1999.pdf

This evidence based study illustrates the effect of home visits by Occupational Therapists on the prevention of falls. It shows that home modification and behavioral changes involving OTs can improve…

Home Modifications to Reduce Injuries from Falls in the Home Injury Prevention Intervention (HIPI) Study: A Cluster-Randomised Controlled Trial (2015)

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673614610060

This study tested the safety benefits of home modifications such as handrails, grab rails, outside lighting, edging and more. The findings suggest that low-cost home modifications and repairs can be…

Reducing Hazard Related Falls in People 75 Years and Older with Significant Visual Impairment: How did a Successful Program Work? Injury Prevention.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17018669

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