Placemat Contest!

The Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition is holding a contest for Falls Prevention Awareness Month! The goal of the contest is to create a placemat with falls prevention education for older adults for partners throughout the state to distribute during Falls…

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…

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,…

Healthy Aging Your Way

What: Falls Prevention Event Name: Healthy Aging Your Way 2023 Falls Prevention Day Awareness & Screening Event Where: Portage County, WI About: An event including balance screening, lunch, speakers, and more. View the recap here! Partners: Portage County Healthy Aging…

Link Between Falls and Driving 

Some of the same things that impact falls risk can put older adults at higher risk for car crashes. In fact, a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that older adults that drive and have a history…

Prepare to Prevent Falls This Winter

Whether or not we want to admit it, snow and ice is coming! Before it’s here to stay awhile, take some time to prepare so you can prevent falls and have a safe and healthy winter. Here are some things…

Stay Falls Free This Hunting Season  

Fall in Wisconsin is a beautiful time of year to be outside – to enjoy the colors of the changing leaves, the crisp air, and for many, to sit in the tree or deer stand for hunting season. While you…