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Falls Free Wisconsin Preventing older adult falls in Wisconsin

Home safety matters—for everyone! 🏡This month, we’ve talked about:• Improving safety at home to build falls resiliency• ...
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.

Preventing falls at home starts with understanding the needs of others, not just sharing our own opinions. By listening ...
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:
âś… Identify what matters to them
âś… Understand their comfort and mobility challenges
âś… Assist in coming up with solutions that fit their routines and preferences
âś… 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/.

As we age, preventing falls is easier when we have support. Your home safety team—family, caregivers, friends, neighbors...
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:
âś… Suggest simple changes to reduce risk
âś… Assist in making home safety modifications
✅ Provide tools and strategies to stay safe and confident – like access to exercise classes or health promotion programs
âś… 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/.

Addressing hoarding and fall risks isn’t something anyone should do alone. When we work as a team—family members, friend...
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.

Preventing falls at home doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple adjustments can make a huge difference:✅ Keep pathways c...
02/26/2026

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

âś… Keep pathways clear of clutter
âś… Add nightlights in hallways and bathrooms
âś… Use non-slip mats in the shower or tub
âś… Secure loose rugs and get rid of throw rugs that bunch up
âś… 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/.

02/25/2026

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Answer a few quick questions to assess your risk of falling and get a personalized report to share with your health care provider. ...

It’s okay to ask for help! Building resiliency against falling isn’t something you have to do alone. Asking for help—whe...
02/23/2026

It’s okay to ask for help! Building resiliency against falling isn’t something you have to do alone. Asking for help—whether from family, friends, or a caregiver—is a sign of strength, not weakness.
âś… Need help clearing clutter or installing grab bars?
âś… Want someone to change a lightbulb or add non-slip mats?
âś… Looking for guidance on exercises to stay steady?

Reach out. Accepting support can help keep us safe and independent at home.

Caregivers—don’t forget about YOU! Preventing falls means you can keep caring for others with strength and confidence. Find tips here: https://fallsfreewi.org/prevent-falls/caregivers/.

02/20/2026

Most people want to stay in their home for as long as possible. This is called “aging in place.” Get resources to help you or a loved one age at home.

Clutter can be more than just messy — it can increase the risk of falls and make it harder to stay safe at home. If you ...
02/19/2026

Clutter can be more than just messy — it can increase the risk of falls and make it harder to stay safe at home.

If you or someone you care about struggles with hoarding or excess clutter, you’re not alone. Small, respectful steps can make a big difference. Clearing walkways, improving lighting, and creating safe paths through the home can help reduce fall risks while honoring comfort and independence.

Home safety starts with understanding, patience, and support. Learn how addressing clutter can protect mobility, confidence, and well-being — and help everyone age safely at home: https://fallsfreewi.org/stronger-together-building-falls-resiliency-at-home/.

Falls are preventable, and home safety plays a big role. If you’re supporting an aging parent, partner, or friend, or wo...
02/16/2026

Falls are preventable, and home safety plays a big role. If you’re supporting an aging parent, partner, or friend, or worried about your own risk of falling, small changes at home can make a big difference in helping us stay safe, confident, and independent.

Not sure where to start? Whether you’re a caregiver or older adult, find tips for having conversations about falls here: https://fallsfreewi.org/prevent-falls/conversations/. Approach the conversation with kindness, honesty, and care so everyone feels heard.

Hoarding is often misunderstood and judged, but it’s a complex issue. Join us to learn from Carla Alejo about the myths ...
01/27/2026

Hoarding is often misunderstood and judged, but it’s a complex issue.

Join us to learn from Carla Alejo about the myths vs. realities of hoarding, how hoarding behaviors can differ for people with autism and other mental health conditions, and compassionate, practical ways to support safety, dignity, and quality of life.

Register for this FREE webinar here! http://bit.ly/AWSHoarding

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