Preventing Falls is the Only Solution

ICOA offers this library of collected information to assist you in learning more about falls prevention. They are all originals or summarized from reliable sources but, as always, refer to your own healthcare provider before making any changes to your medications or routine.

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Idaho Facts and Figures

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Advocacy

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Caregivers

Communication

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Community Partners in Falls prevention

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Fact Sheets

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General Tips and Strategies

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Health and Chronic Conditions

  • Falls Prevention – People with Disabilities
  • Postural Hypotension
    Postural hypotension or a rapid drop in blood pressure when standing up can be a significant risk for falling. This document discusses the condition and its impact on fall risk.

  • Osteoarthritis
    Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis that usually occurs in or after middle-age, can cause  pain stiffness and swelling. These symptoms can make the likelihood of falling greater. This document discusses the impact of osteoarthritis on fall risk.
  • Osteoporosis
    Osteoporosis or what used to be called “brittle bones” not only can increase risk of falling but also dramatically increase the likelihood of fractures from a fall. This document discusses how osteoporosis and falls impact each other.
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Home Safety and trip Hazards

ICOA Articles

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Medication

  • My Medication Record
    Medications can increase the risk of falling all by themselves. When taking more than one medication, there is also the risk that the interaction may increase risk. Use this medication record form to accurately record all of the medications you take so you can share them with your healthcare team and pharmacist.

 

Personal Stories

  • Boise Woman Almost Ends Trip (2020)
    In this issue of the faux newspaper the Falls – Free Press, there are tips and tricks to reduce fall risk as well as the main story about an Idaho woman who has quite a trip to the Anasazi ruins in the desert Southwest! Read about her adventure!

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Physical Activity and Exercise

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Research and Reports

Tools for Personal use

  • My Mobility Plan (CDC)
    Remaining active which retains flexibility, muscle strength and balance is a critical element of reducing the risk of falls. This useful tool allows you to create a personalized plan so you can remain active and reduce your risk.
  • Falls Prevention Tips

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Falls Risk Assessment Resources for Healthcare professionals

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Toolkits

  • ASCP-NCOA Falls Risk Reduction Toolkit
    A Companion to CDC’s Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries (STEADI) Tool Kit is designed to focus on falls risk factors in older adults identified to be at increased risk. The toolkit guides the clinician through a more comprehensive assessment of falls risk inducing medications and medical conditions.
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Falls Prevention Toolkits
    This toolkit assists occupational therapy practitioners to educate the public by preparing for delivery of a presentation on falls prevention. It includes strategies and resources to reduce fall risk, and the role of occupational therapy in falls prevention.

Resources

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ICOA Falls Prevention Educational Seminar Materials

2021 Seminars

  1. Why Falls Matter & How To Prevent Them (9/8/2021)
    1. Presentation Slides
    2. Seminar Recording
    3. Panelist Bios
  2. Falls Assessment As a Matter of Practice (9/15/2021)
    1. Presentation Slides
    2. Seminar Recording
    3. Panelist Bios
  3. Falls Prevention: stay Safe – Recognize & Remove Trip Hazards at Home (9/22/2021)
    1. Presentation Slides
    2. Seminar Recording
    3. Panelist Bios
  4. Simple Steps To Improve Balance & Prevent Falls (9/29/2021)
    1. Presentation Slides
    2. Seminar Recording
    3. Panelist Bios
  5. 2021 Seminar Fliers and Media Alert
    1. Seminars – General public (2021)
    2. Seminar – Health Students (2021)
    3. Seminar – Health Professionals (2021)
    4. Media Alert (2021)

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Falls Prevention Seminars

Register for our live seminars (or review the seminar recordings) by visiting our Falls Prevention hub

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