National Falls Prevention Day is September 22

Each year, approximately 300 New York City seniors die - and more than 17,000 are hospitalized - because of falls. Most of these falls occur in the home, and fortunately, many falls can be prevented. National Falls Prevention Awareness Day is September 22nd, but you can help prevent falls any day of the year. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene offers tips and tools online for preventing falls. You will find information on checking the home for fall hazards and other ways to prevent falls for:

• Older Adults
• Caregivers
• Healthcare Providers

To learn about what organizations can do to prevent falls, email fallsprevention@health.nyc.gov. To learn how falls affect older adults in your neighborhood, read our data report.

Together we can keep seniors safe and healthy. Please take a few minutes to look through our site.