Maryland Department of Health
Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control

Maryland Falls Prevention Awareness Week

September 16-22, 2018

​National Falls Prevention Awareness Day 

September 22, 2018  
 

Theme: Let's Stand Up To Falls Together.

 

To bring awareness to the dangers of falling, Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) will be observed on September 22, 2018 across the nation. This year, the theme is Lets Stand Up To Falls Together. In Maryland, Governor Lawrence J. Hogan Jr., has designated the week of September 16-22, 2018 Fall Prevention Awareness Week.​


Step 3- Regular exerc​ise Older woman Tai Chi.jpg

​Step 4- Annual Vision Screening


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Preventing Falls-One Step at a Time​

Step 1- Review Prescription and non-prescription medications with your pharmacist or doctorPill bottle.jpg

Step 2- Modify the Home EnvironmentStairwell with bannister.jpg​

 
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​Join us on Social Media!  #FPAD2018​


FPAW Activities Master List 2018 _ FINAL.pdf

NCOA Link to Falls Prevention Awareness Day 2018​



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