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At a glance
Find a collection of educational materials and tools in English and Spanish that organizations serving older adults can use to improve fall prevention.
Overview
Falls affect us all—whether personally or someone we love or care about. Every second of every day an older adult falls. Every year more than one in four older adults reported falling and about 43,000 older adults die as a result of a fall, that's 117 older adults every day.1
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 includes educational materials and tools to improve fall prevention.
Download materials below or order hard copies from CDC-INFO on Demand.
Brochures and fact sheets
Fact Sheet | Feet and Footwear for Older Adults
Feet and Footwear for Older Adults: Footcare and safe shoes can prevent falls
Brochure | Family Caregivers: Protect Your Loved Ones from Falling
Brochure | Family Caregivers: Protect Your Loved Ones from Falling
Brochure | Check For Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist For Older Adults
Brochure | Check For Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist For Older Adults
Brochure | Stay Independent: Learn More About Fall Prevention
Brochure | Stay Independent: Learn More About Fall Prevention
Brochure | What You Can Do to Prevent Falls
Brochure for older adults with steps to help prevent falls.
Brochure | Chair Rise Exercise
Brochure | Chair Rise Exercise
Brochure | Postural Hypotension: What It Is & How to Manage It
Brochure | Postural Hypotension: What It Is & How to Manage It
What to Know About Medications and Your Risk of Falling
Graphics
Consider using these graphics on your organization’s social media pages any time of the year or during Falls Prevention Awareness month in September.
Social Media | 1 in 4 People 65 & Older Falls Each Year
1 in 4 people 65 and older falls each year. Stay STEADI. Know the risks.
May 21, 2024 Download
Keep Moving. Keeping active and maintaining balance helps prevent falls.
May 21, 2024 Download
Social Media | Reduce Your Risk of Falling
Older Adults: Reduce your risk of falling with three steps.
Aug 7, 2024 Download
Social Media | Prevent Falls: Stay Independent
Prevent Falls. STAY INDEPENDENT. Talk to your doctor about reducing your fall risk.
May 21, 2024 Download
Social Media | Hip Fractures: Women
More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by older adult falls. Keep your patients #STEADI.
May 21, 2024 Download
Social Media | Hip Fractures: Men
More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by older adult falls. Keep your patients #STEADI.
May 21, 2024 Download
Social Media | Falls Are Preventable
Falls are Preventable. Speak up. Keep moving. Check your eyes. Make your home safer.
May 21, 2024 Download
Social Media | Help Them Keep #STEADI
Each year, 3 million older adults are treated for a fall injury. Help keep them #STEADI.
May 20, 2024 Download
Speak up! Talk to your doctor about fall risks and prevention.
May 21, 2024 Download
Social Media | Take A Stand Against Falls
Take a stand against falls. Don't let a fall strip you of your independence.
May 21, 2024 Download
Customizable brochures
The brochures below can easily be edited and tailored for your organization (e.g., adding your logos or other helpful healthcare provider-specific information).
Brochure-Customizable | Family Caregivers: Protect Your Loved Ones from Falling
Brochure for family caregivers with steps to help prevent older adult falls.
Brochure-Customizable | Check For Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist For Older Adults
Brochure-Customizable | Check For Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist For Older Adults
Brochure-Customizable | Postural Hypotension: What It Is & How to Manage It
Brochure-Customizable | Postural Hypotension: What It Is & How to Manage It
Brochure-Customizable | Stay Independent: Learn More About Fall Prevention
Brochure-Customizable | Stay Independent: Learn More About Fall Prevention
Brochure-Customizable | What You Can Do To Prevent Falls
Brochure-Customizable | What You Can Do To Prevent Falls
Spanish brochures
Brochure-Customizable | Cuidadores de familia: Proteja a sus seres queridos de las caídas
Brochure-Customizable | Cuidadores de familia: Proteja a sus seres queridos de las caídas
Brochure | Ejercicio de elevación para hacer con una silla
Brochure | Ejercicio de elevación para hacer con una silla
Brochure | Verifique la seguridad: Una lista de cotejo sobre prevención de caídas para adultos mayor...
Brochure | Hipotensión postural: Qué es y cómo manejarla
Brochure | Hipotensión postural: Qué es y cómo manejarla
Brochure | Mantenga su independencia
Brochure | Mantenga su independencia
Brochure | Lo que USTED puede hacer para prevenir caídas
Brochure | Lo que USTED puede hacer para prevenir caídas
Additional resources
CDC Resources
Postcard | Age Safely: Protect Your Independence & Health
Postcard | Age Safely: Protect Your Independence & Health
Learn how a MyMobility Plan can help you or your loved ones stay safe, mobile, and independent.
These documents can help reduce your risk of injury due to medications.
Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion
Learn about traumatic brain injury and concussion.
Learn about risks for older adult drivers and key safety steps.
Explore elder abuse definitions, the latest data, and prevention strategies.
Additional Resources from HHS
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
National Institute on Aging at NIH
On This Page
- Overview
- Brochures and fact sheets
- Graphics
- Customizable brochures
- Spanish brochures
- Additional resources
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References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Web–based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) [online]. Accessed August 25, 2026.
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