Our culture of caring: fall prevention awareness week
                     Our culture of caring: fall 
prevention awareness week
 Held annually in September, Fall Prevention Awareness Week is a National Council on Aging 
initiative that aims to raise awareness of preventing or reducing the risk of falls in older 
Americans. Falling is one of the leading causes of injury for older Americans and is often the 
cause of their loss of independence. According to the CDC, around 1 in every 4 (or more than 
14 million) older Americans report falling every year.
 The aim of Fall Prevention Awareness Week is to inform and empower communities with the 
resources, knowledge and tools necessary to minimize the risk of falls, ensuring that older 
Americans can maintain their quality of life and provides peace of mind to family. As falls 
continue to be a threat to senior health, Fall Prevention Awareness Week serves as a 
reminder to everyone of the steps we can take to prevent these accidents and promote a 
safe, active lifestyle for older adults.
 Falls are a particularly pressing concern for seniors due to both their frequency and the 
severe consequences they often entail. Beyond immediate injuries, like fractures, head 
injuries, or bruises, falls can have a lasting effect, such as reduced mobility or loss of 
independence. Additionally, a fall can lead some older adults into a downward spiral where 
fear of falling again causes them to intentionally reduce their physical activity. This, in turn, 
can worsen muscle weakness unintentionally making future falls even more probable.
 According to the CDC, falls are responsible for more than 3 million emergency department 
visits, and nearly 320,000 hip fractures that result in hospitalization. Given the physical, 
emotional, and financial toll these incidents can take on individuals and families, fall 
prevention is a critical focus area for both individuals and public health organizations.
 For all these reasons, AHEPA Senior Living communities have hosted educational and 
awareness programs about fall prevention—most recently at 
AHEPA 310 Phase XI Apartments in Theodore, Alabama, provided by Theodore Dawes Fire 
Rescue.
 In conclusion, Fall Prevention Awareness Week is an important reminder to focus on the 
safety and well-being of older Americans. With falls being such a common and potentially 
devastating occurrence, it is paramount for seniors, caregivers, and families to work together 
to reduce risks. Preventing falls reduces the risk of injury and allows older adults to maintain 
their independence, mobility, and overall quality of life. Fall Prevention Awareness Week is a 
reminder that while falls are common, they are not inevitable. Join us as we encourage those 
older Americans in our communities to get informed on the risks and take steps towards 
prevention.
Get in touch with us
AHEPA 310 XI Senior Apartments AHEPA 310 XII Senior Apartments
7560A Olympic Lane; 1409 Pollard Road;
Theodore, AL 36582 Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 653-9880 (251) 626-9228
[email protected] [email protected]
AHEPA 310 of Citronelle Apartments AHEPA 310 Senior Apartments
8435 W. State Street; 2550 Hillcrest Road;
Citronelle, AL 36522 Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 866-3000 (251) 660-1783
[email protected] [email protected]