You Have the Power to Prevent a Fall

Ali Fehlhaber

Falls prevention is isolation prevention. Staying healthy, active, and mobile helps reduce your chances of becoming isolated. A fall can lead to disabling injuries or isolating fear. This video from NCOA shares information about effective ways to improve strength and prevent falls.

Recent Resources

Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Connection
The Surgeon General’s Advisory lays out a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection. It includes six pillars detailing recommendations that individuals, governments, workplaces, health systems, and community organizations can take to increase connection in their lives, communities, and across the country.
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Stuck at Home (together)
As we physically isolate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our need for social connection remains. The UnLonely Project through the Foundation for the Art & Healing has resources and tools to engage in creative activities and enable social connections. Take a look.
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‘Social distancing’ shouldn’t mean losing human connection
World events plant new buzz terms into our public consciousness. This time, it’s “social distancing” — efforts to keep people healthy by keeping them apart. Social distancing can be many things...
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You Have the Power to Prevent a Fall

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