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OUR MISSION. Our nonprofit is committed to preventing falls and fractures, osteoporosis awareness and prevention, and building and maintaining strong bones. With free educational and screening events, we focus on maintaining quality of life and independence for older adults in our region.
Your donations allow us to continue our educational and community awareness efforts! Thank you.
This website provides resources that are important not only for older adults (men and women), but individuals of all ages.
Global Statistics (iof.org)
Falls are not a normal part of aging, yet 50% of all injury related deaths among WA residents aged 65 and older are due to unintentional falls. Most of those are preventable trips, slips and stumbles in the home. This presentation focuses on steps older adults can take to create their own plan for reducing fall risks and staying healthy, strong, and independent.
A new WA State DOH Falls Prevention Presentation, "Steps Toward a Healthy and Independent Life: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall" is available for our partners and community agencies that work with older adults.
For more information or to request this free presentation and companion script, contact: Stephanie Kunold (Older Adult Falls Prevention Specialist, WSDOH)