Falls Prevention Awareness Day
is September 22, 2022.


September 22 is Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Falling is NOT a normal part of ageing!
Falls prevention is a team effort
​and there are resources in your neighborhood to help you prevent falls.
Events for the week of Sept. 18 - 24
  • Wednesday, Sept. 21: Discover Your Balance Fair at Parkville YMCA;
    8:00 am til noon; 816-505-2622.
  • Saturday, Sept. 24: Steady Your Stride Fair at NKC Hospital, 8-11:00 am,
    in Pavilion, Prairie Room; register: 816-691-1690.
  • Follow on Facebook all week long, Sept. 18 - 24 for daily tips and information: @SeniorFallsPreventionCoalition.
The National Council on Aging has falls prevention resources and information. 
https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention/