Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults—but most falls can be prevented.
The Illinois Falls Prevention Coalition brings together community organizations, healthcare providers, and advocates to help older adults stay safe, active, and independent.
Why Falls Prevention Matters
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Fourteen million, or 1 in 4 Americans age 65+, falls each year.
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Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults.
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In 2021, falls caused 38,000 deaths among those age 65+, and emergency departments reported 3 million visits due to older adult falls.
Ways to Engage
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Sign Up for Our Coalition Directory
Adding information to this directory link grants access to future communications from the Coalition and guarantees individuals automatic Coalition membership. There are no membership dues (fees). Coalition meetings will be held virtually every other month.
Our next meeting will be held virtually (Zoom) on Tuesday 10/21/2025 at 10 AM CST.
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Join a Coalition Workgroup
To expand the Coalition’s impact, workgroups have been formed around three key focus areas:
- Membership & Sustainability
- Falls Prevention Outreach & Programming
- Advocacy & PolicyThese groups will meet during Coalition meetings and are encouraged to convene between meetings. Members and volunteer leaders are currently being sought to help drive progress and achieve meaningful outcomes.
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Join a Falls Prevention Program
Illinois Pathways to Health shows many of the evidence-based health promotion and falls prevention programs offered throughout Illinois.
Get Involved in preventing falls among the older adults
Contact us
If you have any questions or are interested in joining, send us an inquiry here.