The No More Falls Coalition Mission is to prevent falls in the home for our seniors, disabled Veterans and those with disabilities through education and awareness and simple falls prevention methods to include items such as grab bars in the bathroom. |
Join Us and Celebrate our 6th annual kick off event and State Proclamation! Wed, September 20, 2017 from 1:00-3:00pm. See Event Page for more information, Sponsors & ways to participate. |
Problem Statement: Falls among older adults are costing the US Healthcare System over $28.2 billion annually. And, with the growing number of seniors, the cost to treat injuries associated with falls is expected to reach $54.9 billion annually by 2020 if something is not done to alleviate this burden on America. By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 or older. As our country continues to age, the problem of prevention and planning become paramount in many of our minds, especially in a recession that has lasted longer than the Great Depression. Falls not only cause intense physical pain, but can be even more costly to quality of life. Complex long-term injuries from such conditions as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and long-term damage to joints and excessive recovery periods. Unnecessary falls can also lead to depression, a sense of worthlessness, or an aversion to public interaction. This can also lead to long-term disability needs requiring costly healthcare or mental health services adding up into the billions of dollars. |