Did you know that falling is NOT a normal part of aging?
East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging (ECIAAA) is committed to empowering all older adults in our community to reduce their risk of falls, which are one of the greatest causes of serious injuries and death among people over age 65. On September 22-26, 2025, ECIAAA is partnering with the Illinois Falls Prevention Coalition to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week.
As part of this national outreach campaign, ECIAAA encourages persons 60 and older to go online to www.ncoa.org/FallsFreeCheckUp at no cost and with anonymity to screen for the most common falls risk factors.
“Falls prevention is crucial because falls are the leading cause of injury-related death and disability, particularly for older adults, leading to serious injuries like hip fractures and head trauma, costly hospitalizations, long-term rehabilitation, and reduced independence and quality of life,” said Susan Real, CEO, ECIAAA.
East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging has a strong history of helping older residents in our community. ECIAAA is proud to be part of this state education and outreach initiative that is helping millions of older adults age well and stay falls free.
If you live in Champaign, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Iroquois, Livingston, Macon, McLean, Moultrie, Piatt, Shelby or Vermilion counties and want to learn more about resources to prevent falls, contact ECIAAA at (800) 888-4456. |
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