The Fall Injury Prevention Coalition is dedicated to reducing the risk for falls in the older adult population.

Current Activities/ Resources:

PUBLIC AWARENESS

	Community presentations
	Appearances by "Paddy" - the fall injury prevention mascot
	Health fair displays on general home safety, bathroom safety
	Risk for falls assessments
	Educational materials and pamphlets

HOME SAFETY

	Home safety checks for eligible older adults
	Minor home safety repair of stairway railings and addition of grab bars in bathroom
	Preventing Falls at Home: A Home Safety Checklist

Current Organizational Membership:

	Adams County Office for Aging, Inc
	Country Meadows Retirement Communities
	Crispus Attucks
	Franklin County Area Agency on Aging
	HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
	Manor Care Kingston
	Memorial Health Systems
	Penn State Cooperative Extension
	Pennsylvania State Department of Health
	Representative Ron Miller's Office
	Susquehanna Area Senior Center
	VNA of York County
	WellSpan Health
	York Apothecary
	York County Area Agency on Aging
	York Housing Authority

For More Information, e-mail us, or call 717-851-3222.