Falls Free Wisconsin

04/23/2026

Check out this recent article from the New York Times - featuring one of our Coalition members!

Dangerous trips and slips can happen to anyone, but they can often be averted by taking a few common-sense steps.

04/22/2026

04/16/2026

Stronger Steps Ahead 💪✨

Join the Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition for a fun and informative webinar on using mobility tools with confidence!

We’re thrilled to welcome Andrea Van Dyn Hoven, who will share how walking poles and other mobility devices can help support independence and keep you doing what you love.

Register here! bit.ly/StrongerSteps

04/15/2026

Don't forget to save the date for our annual Finding Balance Together event Tuesday August 18th 2026 at Bridgewood Conference Center, in Neenah WI!

03/12/2026

Home safety matters—for everyone! 🏡
This month, we’ve talked about:
• Improving safety at home to build falls resiliency
• Supporting older adults and caregivers
• Understanding the impact of clutter and hoarding on safety and risk of falls

The takeaway? Small changes, kindness, compassion, teamwork, and asking for help make a big difference. Caregivers, older adults, family members, and professionals all play a role in creating and maintaining safe and comfortable homes.

Let’s keep the conversation—and the care—going! Visit FallsFreeWI.org for more.

03/09/2026

Preventing falls at home starts with understanding the needs of others, not just sharing our own opinions. By listening carefully, we can:
✅ Identify what matters to them
✅ Understand their comfort and mobility challenges
✅ Assist in coming up with solutions that fit their routines and preferences
✅ Empower them to feel confident and safe in their own home

Every voice matters. When the people we talk to feel heard, we can work together to address concerns with kindness and care.

Whether you’re a caregiver or older adult, find tips for having conversations about falls here: https://fallsfreewi.org/prevent-falls/conversations/.

03/05/2026

As we age, preventing falls is easier when we have support. Your home safety team—family, caregivers, friends, neighbors, healthcare providers, and community agencies—can help:
✅ Suggest simple changes to reduce risk
✅ Assist in making home safety modifications
✅ Provide tools and strategies to stay safe and confident – like access to exercise classes or health promotion programs
✅ Offer encouragement and support every step of the way

You don’t have to do it alone. Together, you and your home safety team can help you move through life safely and independently.

Take the Home Safety Challenge for ideas on where to start: https://fallsfreewi.org/prevent-falls/surround/interactive-home-walk-through/.

03/02/2026

Addressing hoarding and fall risks isn’t something anyone should do alone. When we work as a team—family members, friends, caregivers, and professionals—we can create safer homes while respecting dignity and independence.

Collaboration helps identify hazards, set realistic goals, and make gradual changes that improve falls resiliency and quality of life.

Together, we can support safer living spaces that help us stay confident and secure at home as we age. Learn more here: https://fallsfreewi.org/stronger-together-building-falls-resiliency-at-home/

03/02/2026

Join the Falls Free Dane Coalition of Safe Communities, Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging, Falls Free Wisconsin, & Cornerstone Community Center on April 10 for our Balance Stamp of Approval (BSOA) Sampler Event from 2-4pm to try out some fun BSOA classes that help to improve balance!

This free event is open to older adults all throughout Dane County! 🧡

RSVP to Brittney at Cornerstone by April 3 at 608-846-9469.

02/26/2026

Preventing falls at home doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple adjustments can make a huge difference:

✅ Keep pathways clear of clutter
✅ Add nightlights in hallways and bathrooms
✅ Use non-slip mats in the shower or tub
✅ Secure loose rugs and get rid of throw rugs that bunch up
✅ Install grab bars near toilets and in the shower

A few small steps today can prevent a life-changing fall. Stay safe and move with confidence in your home! Take the Home Safety Challenge for more tips: https://fallsfreewi.org/prevent-falls/surround/interactive-home-walk-through/.