Falls Prevention
The Facts
- Falls are the number one reason we see adult patients in the Trauma Center at UNC Hospitals.
- Senior adults are at a higher risk of falling than other adults. While accidents do happen, falls do not have to be a natural part of aging.
- There are many things senior adults and their loved ones can do to reduce their risk of falling while leading a full, active life.
- Learn about the steps you can take to prevent a fall at https://www.standingstrongnc.org/.
- We partner with fire departments, emergency management services (EMS), and other local agencies to offer the National Fire Protection Association’s Steps to Safety program to senior adult communities in our Trauma RAC.
- UNC Trauma Program is a founding member of the Triangle Falls Prevention Coalition (TFPC). The TFPC is a collaboration between three Level 1 Trauma Centers: Duke Trauma, UNC Trauma and Wake Trauma. The collaboration brings together a large region of Trauma RACs (Regional Advisory Committees) in the mid-Carolina region. Quarterly meetings bring together professionals in health care, injury prevention and aging services and provide educational and networking opportunities. For more information please visit the TFPC’s website .
Falls Prevention Resource Guide - North Carolina
ALAMANCE COUNTY
CHATHAM COUNTY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DURHAM COUNTY
HOKE COUNTY
ORANGE COUNTY
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
MOORE COUNTY
RICHMOND COUNTY
SAMPSON COUNTY
WAKE COUNTY
ALAMANCE COUNTY
VOICE: 336-273-9692 TTY: 336-273-5842
VIDEO CALL: 336-429-5644
Charles Drew Community Center
(336) 570-3739
CHATHAM COUNTY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DURHAM COUNTY
HOKE COUNTY
ORANGE COUNTY
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
MOORE COUNTY
RICHMOND COUNTY
SAMPSON COUNTY
WAKE COUNTY
Learning & Resources
Downloads
Check for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults PDF [DOWNLOAD]
Falls Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers PDF [DOWNLOAD]
County by County Falls Prevention Resource Guides for Mid Carolina Region PDF [DOWNLOAD]
STEADI Check for Safety PDF [DOWNLOAD]
Walk With Ease: An Evidence Based Walking Program [DOWNLOAD]
Media & Podcasts
Staying Safe While Social Distancing: Safety Tips for Seniors
Protect Your Head: Staying Safe Social Distancing Covers Traumatic Brain Injury
For More information, please don’t hesitate to inquire:
101 Manning Dr., Chapel Hill, North Carolinatarheeltrauma@unchealth.unc.edu
