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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.
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UNC Falls Prevention Programs

  • UNC Trauma offers National Fire Protection Association’s Remembering When Fire & Falls Prevention Program presentations
  • 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 .

 

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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

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Piedmont Triad Area Agency on Aging Programs

(336) 904-0300

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Piedmont Health SeniorCare

(336) 532-0000

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Liberty Commons

(336) 586-9850

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Alamance Elder Care

(336) 538 - 8080

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State Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Greensboro Regional

VOICE: 336-273-9692  TTY: 336-273-5842
VIDEO CALL: 336-429-5644

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NC Services for the Blind - Winston Salem Division

(336)-896-2227

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Arthritis Foundation: Walk With Ease

visit link for details

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CPESN Pharmacy Finder

visit link for details

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Cone Health Medication Management Clinic

visit link for details

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Charles Drew Community Center

(336) 570-3739

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NC MED ASSIST

visit link for details

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Cape Fear Valley Nose & Throat Screenings

visit link for details

CHATHAM COUNTY

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Mobile Rehab Physical Therapy Services

(336) 532-0000

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Chatham Council on Aging

Easten: (919) 542-4512
Western: 919-742-3975

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Piedmont Health Senior Care

(919) 545 - 7337

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NC Baptist Aging Ministry

(336) 538 - 8080

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State Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Raleigh Division

VOICE : 919-859-8526
VIDEO : PHONE 919-890-0858

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NC Services for the Blind -Fayeteville Division

(910) 486-1582

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Arthritis Foundation: Walk With Ease

visit link for details

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CPESN Pharmacy Finder

visit link for details

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NC MED ASSIST

visit link for details

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

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Cape Fear Valley Rehab Services

Multiple locations available

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Cumberland County Council on Older Adults

(910) 484-0111

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NC Baptist Aging Ministry

(877) 506-2226

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Senior Pharm Assist

visit link for details

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State Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Raleigh Regional

VOICE: 336-273-9692 TTY: 336-273-5842VIDEO CALL: 336-429-5644

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Cumberland County Council on Older Adults

(910) 486-1582

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Arthritis Foundation: Walk With Ease

visit link for details

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CPESN Pharmacy Finder

visit link for details

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Mid Carolina Area Agency on Aging

(910) 323-4191 EXT. 40

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NC MED ASSIST

visit link for details

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Cape Fear Valley Community Paramedics

(910) 323-4191 EXT. 40

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Cape Fear Valley Nose & Throat Screenings

visit link for details

Institute on Aging provides a 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line for people aged 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities. If you or a senior you know is experiencing loneliness, isolation, or depression, call and speak with trained volunteers who can provide emotional support and well-being checks.

800-971-0016, https://www.ioaging.org/services/all-inclusive-health-care/friendship-line

For support and information on substance abuse you may call the SAMHSA’s National Helpline. It is free, confidential 24/7, 365 day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

DURHAM COUNTY

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Durham Dept. of Public Health

(919) 560-7109

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Downtown Durham YMCA

(919) 667-9622

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Durham Center for Senior Life

(919) 545 - 7337

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City of Durham Fire Dept. & Duke Trauma Program

(919) 697-5520

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State Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Raleigh Division

VOICE : 919-859-8526
VIDEO PHONE : 919-890-0858

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NC Services for the Blind -Raleigh Division

(919) 527-6740

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Arthritis Foundation: Walk With Ease

visit link for details

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CPESN Pharmacy Finder

visit link for details

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NC MED ASSIST

visit link for details

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Mobile Rehab Physical Therapy Services

(919) 636-2423

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Rebuild the Triangle Together

(910) 484-0111

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ElderFit

(919) 614-1923

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Medication Therapy Management

visit link for details

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Senior Pharm Assist

visit link for details

Institute on Aging provides a 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line for people aged 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities. If you or a senior you know is experiencing loneliness, isolation, or depression, call and speak with trained volunteers who can provide emotional support and well-being checks. 800-971-0016 or visit Friendship Line

For support and information on substance abuse you may call the SAMHSA’s National Helpline. It is free, confidential 24/7, 365 day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

HOKE COUNTY

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First Health Home Care

(910) 255-3636

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First Health Outpatient Rehab - Raeford

(910) 904-7404

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Medication Therapy Management

visit link for details

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Hoke County Senior Center

(919) 560-7109

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State Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Raleigh Regional

VOICE: 336-273-9692 TTY: 336-273-5842
VIDEO CALL: 336-429-5644

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NC Services for the Blind - Raleigh Division

910-486-1582

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Arthritis Foundation: Walk WIth Ease

visit link for details

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CPESN Pharmacy Finder

visit link for details

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NC MED ASSIST

visit link for details

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NC Baptist Aging Ministry

(877) 506-2226

ORANGE COUNTY

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Orange County Dept. on Aging Programs

Call the Helpline : (919) 968-2087

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ElderFit

(919) 614-1923

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Mobile Rehab Physical Therapy Services

(919) 636-2423

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Rebuilding Together

(919) 560-7109

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State Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Raleigh Regional

VOICE: 336-273-9692 TTY: 336-273-5842
VIDEO CALL: 336-429-5644

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NC Services for the Blind - Raleigh Division

(919) 527-6740

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Arthritis Foundation: Walk WIth Ease

visit link for details

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CPESN Pharmacy Finder

visit link for details

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NC MED ASSIST

visit link for details

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NC Baptist Aging Ministry

(877) 506-2226

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Orange County Services for the Blind

(919) 560-8633

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YMCA of Chapel Hill

919-442-9622 EXT. 8837

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Medication Therapy Management

visit link for details

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Advanced Physical Therapy

919-932-7266

Institute on Aging provides a 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line for people aged 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities. If you or a senior you know is experiencing loneliness, isolation, or depression, call and speak with trained volunteers who can provide emotional support and well-being checks. 800-971-0016 or visit Friendship Line

For support and information on substance abuse you may call the SAMHSA’s National Helpline. It is free, confidential 24/7, 365 day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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First Health Home Care

(910) 255-3636

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First Health Outpatient Rehab - Raeford

(910) 904-7404

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Medication Therapy Management

visit link for details

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Montgomery County Senior Center

910- 572-4464

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State Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Charlotte

VOICE : 919-859-8526
VIDEO PHONE : 919-890-0858

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NC Services for the Blind - Charlotte Division

910-486-1582

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Arthritis Foundation: Walk WIth Ease

visit link for details

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CPESN Pharmacy Finder

visit link for details

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NC MED ASSIST

visit link for details

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NC Baptist Aging Ministry

(877) 506-2226

MOORE COUNTY

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First Health Home Care

(910) 255-3636

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First Health Outpatient Rehab - Pinehurst

(910) 715 - 1825

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Medication Therapy Management

visit link for details

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Moore County Dept. on Aging

910-215-0900

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State Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Raleigh

VOICE : 919-859-8526
VIDEO PHONE : 919-890-0858

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NC Services for the Blind - Fayeteville

910-486-1582

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Arthritis Foundation: Walk WIth Ease

visit link for details

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CPESN Pharmacy Finder

visit link for details

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NC MED ASSIST

visit link for details

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Sandhills Community Action Program

(910) 947-5675

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NC Baptist Aging Ministry

(877) 506-2226

RICHMOND COUNTY

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First Health Home Care

(910) 255-3636

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First Health Outpatient Rehab - Hamlet & Richmond

(910) 715 - 1825

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Medication Therapy Management

visit link for details

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Richmond County Senior Centers

910-215-0900

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State Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Charlotte

VOICE : 919-859-8526
VIDEO PHONE : 919-890-0858

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NC Services for the Blind - Fayeteville

(704) 563-4168

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Arthritis Foundation: Walk WIth Ease

visit link for details

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CPESN Pharmacy Finder

visit link for details

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NC MED ASSIST

visit link for details

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Sandhills Community Action Program

(910) 947-5675

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Richmond County Health Dept.

(910) 997-8300

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Sandhills Community Action Program

(910) 947-5675

Institute on Aging provides a 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line for people aged 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities. If you or a senior you know is experiencing loneliness, isolation, or depression, call and speak with trained volunteers who can provide emotional support and well-being checks. 800-971-0016 or visit Friendship Line

For support and information on substance abuse you may call the SAMHSA’s National Helpline. It is free, confidential 24/7, 365 day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

SAMPSON COUNTY

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Sampson County Dept. on Aging

910-215-0900

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State Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Wilmington

VOICE : 910-251-5702
VIDEO PHONE : 910-777-5770

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Medication Therapy Management

visit link for details

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Arthritis Foundation: Walk WIth Ease

visit link for details

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CPESN Pharmacy Finder

visit link for details

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NC Services for the Blind - Fayeteville

(704) 563-4168

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NC MED ASSIST

visit link for details

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NC Baptist Aging Ministry

(877) 506-2226

Institute on Aging provides a 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line for people aged 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities. If you or a senior you know is experiencing loneliness, isolation, or depression, call and speak with trained volunteers who can provide emotional support and well-being checks. 800-971-0016 or visit Friendship Line

For support and information on substance abuse you may call the SAMHSA’s National Helpline. It is free, confidential 24/7, 365 day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

WAKE COUNTY

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STEPS to Recovery

919-535-3930

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State Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Wilmington

VOICE : 910-251-5702
VIDEO PHONE : 910-777-5770

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Medication Therapy Management

visit link for details

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Arthritis Foundation: Walk WIth Ease

visit link for details

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CPESN Pharmacy Finder

visit link for details

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NC Services for the Blind - Fayeteville

(704) 563-4168

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NC MED ASSIST

visit link for details

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NC Baptist Aging Ministry

(877) 506-2226

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WakeMed Outpatient Clinic - Multiple Locations

(919-350-7000

Institute on Aging provides a 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line for people aged 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities. If you or a senior you know is experiencing loneliness, isolation, or depression, call and speak with trained volunteers who can provide emotional support and well-being checks. 800-971-0016 or visit Friendship Line

For support and information on substance abuse you may call the SAMHSA’s National Helpline. It is free, confidential 24/7, 365 day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Learning & Resources

Helpful Links

  • NC Falls Prevention Resources
  • Healthy Aging NC
  • North Carolina Department of Aging and Adult Services
  • CDC: Older Adult Falls
  • Falls Prevention Center of Excellence
  • National Council on Aging Healthy Living
  • My Plate for Over 60
  • Eat Well to Prevent Osteoporosis

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

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