Falls Prevention Awareness Day is September 22 (the first day of fall) to bring attention to the seriousness of falling and how to prevent falls, especially in the older adult population. Many programs and resources exist to help reduce falls. To find out more please contact an Aging Ahead Community Options Specialist or Community Services Coordinator.
Aging Ahead’s Community Options Specialists and Community Services Coordinators serve as trusted and valued sources supporting older adults, their families, and caregivers by linking them with agency programs and community resources. Do you have questions or need help finding services?
St. Louis County St. Charles County Franklin County Jefferson County
(636) 207-0847 (636) 579-0555 (636) 629-3143 (636) 253-0558
Or 800-243-6060
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redie
good info. thanks for the data
Janet E. Ward
Thanks for the information.
matias rodriguez
I will keep in mind the information, thanks for charing it….
Kathleen Collins
Thank you
Arlen Chaleff
Thankyou
Daphne Phillips
Will request assistance for home care, i.e. stair railings for home. Petra, Community Options & Services, I’ll be calling soon 🙂
Carlyn Webber
Thanks will follow-up.
Donna W
One suggestion to prevent falls is to remove floor rugs. This prevents your shoes from catching on it.
rbert cusumano
i know of people who have fallen.
Dell Brown
Thank you, great info.
Brenda. Morgan
Thank you very good article.