This report marks the Committee’s purposive effort to highlight the importance of falls prevention and discuss the comprehensive needs that older adults require following a fall. This report presents a broad overview of the impact of falls, including their prevalence, causes, and cost, as well as evidence-based programs that have been shown to effectively reduce and prevent falls. In addition, it highlights federal and state leadership in falls-prevention, as well as the role of technology and public-private partnerships aimed at reducing falls risk. Finally, the report contains recommendations for governments, private and public organizations, providers, and communities to prevent falls among older adults, and improve falls-related outcomes.

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