Falls Prevention

Thank You for a Successful Falls Prevention Awareness Month!

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Falls Prevention Awareness Month 2025 Wrap Up!
From Awareness to Action – Hundreds of Idahoans Reached Through…

  • SIX Online Seminars
  • TWO Falls Risk Screenings
  • SEVEN In-Person Educational Events
  • NINE Gubernatorial-County-Proclamations

Keep the momentum going by viewing and sharing the SIX Online Seminars, links are below or follow ICOA’s YouTube Channel @IdahoCOA (2025 Falls Prevention Awareness Month Playlist)

Preventing Falls is a Weighty Matter
With professor of kinesiology Dr. Shawn Simonson, EdD (BSU)

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Addressing Dementia and Cognitive Decline to Reduce falls
With Angela Zaugg, OT (CSI)

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Simple Steps to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls
With Fit and Fall Proof® facilitator, Julie Haringa (North Central Health District)

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Living an Active Independent Fall-Free Life with Assistive Technology
with Krista Kramer (Idaho Assistive Technology Project)

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Recognize and Remove Trip Hazards at Home
With Jake Crist (Habitat for Humanity)

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Can We Talk About Falls?
With Julie Torresani (Idaho Community Care Program)

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A BIG Thanks to our 2025 Presenters!  

 

Quick Tips

5 Steps to Reduce Falls Risk

  • Eat healthy, well balanced diet & stay hydrated
  • Keep active and exercise with properly fitted shoes
  • Fix tripping hazards in your home
  • Check and correct your vision and hearing
  • Regularly review your medication and talk to your healthcare team

Take Action to 

Prevent Falls Now 

Prevention is the Best Solution

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