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National Fall Prevention Awareness Week for Older Adults

The U.S. Congress supports designating September 17-23, 2023, as “National Fall Prevention Awareness Week.” This initiative aims to raise awareness about preventing falls among older adults, directly impacting their safety, health, and finances by reducing injuries and healthcare costs.
Key points
Support for designating National Fall Prevention Awareness Week to highlight the issue of falls among seniors.
Emphasis that falls are a leading cause of injury and death for those over 65, costing billions in medical expenses annually.
Encouragement of proven fall prevention methods like exercise, medication management, and home safety improvements, enhancing seniors' quality of life.
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Supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.
Print number: HCONRES 67
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]
Process start date: 2023-09-21