Safe at Home
What: Initiative Name: Safe at Home Where: Dane County, WI Major Project Activities: Safe at Home is a program offering free home safety assessments to Dane County older adults to prevent in home falls and accidents. The program is in…
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I Fell, Now What?
Learn what to do if you experience a fall and who to call for help if you need it. Deputy Chief Jeff Dostalek with the Fitch-Rona EMS District recently sat down with the Falls Free® Wisconsin Coalition and shared what…
Webinar: February 24, 2025
Join us for a FREE webinar to talk about what to do if you experience a fall.
Building Capacity for Stepping On
What: Initiative Name: Building Capacity for Stepping On- A Healthcare Experience Where: Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI Major Project Activities: Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations at Froedtert Hospital, an adult Level I Trauma Center located in Milwaukee…
Tai Chi
What: Falls Prevention Program Name: Tai Chi Classes Where: Area senior centers in Dane County About the Program: Tai Chi is a mind and body exercise which originated in ancient China and has been shown to have many health benefits.…
Ballroom Basics for Balance™
What: Falls Prevention Program Name: Ballroom Basics for Balance™ Where: Dane County About: Ballroom Basics for Balance™ (BB4B) is a curriculum that encompasses classes for community members, trainings for teachers, and educational experiences, offering a fun way to practice balance…
Bingocize
What: Falls Prevention Program Name: Bincocize Organization: ADRC of Jackson County Where: Jackson County About: Bingocize strategically combines the game of bingo, exercise, and/ health education. Certified facilitators choose between three separate workshops that focus on exercise- only, exercise and…
Governor Proclaims September as Falls Prevention Awareness Month
Chances are you or someone you know has experienced a fall. If you have, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 4 older adults (ages 65+) have a fall each…
Newsletter – August 2024
Falls Prevention Awareness Month Preparation, Placemat Contest Winners, Upcoming Age Well Series webinar, and more.
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month
Check out a falls prevention event near you!
