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Falls Prevention Week 2021!
September 20th - 24th is National Falls Prevention Week.
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Every year, more than 1 in 4 adults age 65+ fall. This results in 3 million emergency room admissions to treat falls injuries.
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Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries.
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Falls and their consequences cost the U.S. healthcare system ~$50 billion annually. Falls account for $29 billion in Medicare spending and $9 billion in Medicaid spending.
*CDC, National Council on Again, NASHIA
Help raise awareness and prevention efforts in your communities around Falls Prevention. This public health issue impacts all ages, communities, medical and healthcare systems. Below are local and national resources available for more information.
BIAAZ - Think Tall - Don't Fall Program
COVID-19 Resources
Below are resources related to COVID-19: education, where to get help, hotline numbers, webinars, free virtual trainings, and more. Please checkout the links below for additional information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - COVID-19 Resources
Arizona Adverse Childhood Experiences Consortium - Self Care, Resiliency, Online Learning
Administration for Community Living - (COVID-19)
Arizona Department of Health Services - COVID19 Homepage
Arizona Department of Economic Security - COVID-19 Resources & Services
AzSCIA Annual Conference
AzSCIA's 6th Annual Push Forward Conference!
Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association is hosting their 6th Annual Push Forward Conference on Friday, October 15th, 2021 from 8am-4pm at Desert Willow Conference Cneter! This year's conference will be back in person for consumers, family members, and professionals.
Conference is FREE for consumers and one family member. Professionals, students, andadditoonal family and friends are $30. Registration is required
If you have questions about the conference please call the office at 602-507-4209.