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…
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Webinar: February 24, 2025
Join us for a FREE webinar to talk about what to do if you experience a fall.
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…
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month
Check out a falls prevention event near you!
Webinar: September 5, 2024
Join us for a FREE webinar to talk about the importance of home safety and falls prevention!
Community Safety: Falls Prevention
Summer days are often filled with many activities – walking the dogs, attending sports games, rushing to appointments, traveling, or just enjoying time in nature. With the increase in outings, there may be an increase in how many fall hazards…
Healthy Aging Grants
Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) and its community partners support legislation to fund the researched and proven strategies that give older people, their families and caregivers the tools to protect their own health and wellness. Learn more in the…
Falls Prevention at the Farmers Market
The time is coming for bright summer days and farm market stands to start popping up throughout the state. Not only are farm markets a great opportunity to walk around and get some vitamin D, but you can also find…
Webinar: May 23, 2024
Join us for a FREE webinar to talk about importance of physical activity and falls prevention!
Spring Cleaning and Home Safety
Research shows that most falls happen at home. Is spring cleaning on your to-do list? Take some time this spring to de-clutter and make your home safer to prevent falls. On top of everyday items like dirty laundry or mail,…
