Falls affect us all—whether personally or someone we love or care about. There are simple steps you can take to prevent falls and decrease falls risks. CDC developed the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) initiative which creates and distributes educational materials and tools to improve fall prevention. These valuable fact sheets are available in English and Spanish.

English:

• Fact Sheet | Feet and Footwear for Older Adults
• Brochure | Family Caregivers: Protect Your Loved Ones from Falling
• Brochure | Check For Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist For Older Adults
• Brochure | Stay Independent: Learn More About Fall Prevention
• Brochure | What You Can Do to Prevent Falls
• Brochure | Chair Rise Exercise
• Brochure | Postural Hypotension: What It Is & How to Manage It

Español:

• Brochure | Ejercicio de elevación para hacer con una silla
• Brochure | Verifique la seguridad: Una lista de cotejo sobre prevención de caídas para adultos mayores
• Brochure | Hipotensión postural: Qué es y cómo manejarla
• Brochure | Mantenga su independencia
• Brochure | Lo que USTED puede hacer para prevenir caídas