Illinois Pathways to Health is a statewide initiative offering free, evidence-based workshops designed to help older adults and caregivers manage chronic conditions, prevent falls, and enhance overall well-being. This platform provides access to various programs including: 

• Chronic Disease Self-Mangement - Take Charge of Your Health Series

• Falls Prevention Workshops

The CDC’s STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) helps healthcare providers prevent falls in older adults through screening, assessment and intervention.

The NCOA’s Falls Prevention Awareness Week (FPAW) Toolkit helps groups raise awareness and prevent falls for older adults.

The NCOA provides a guide to help organizations plan a Falls Prevention Day of Action, offering tips on setting goals, engaging partners, and promoting events to raise awareness and reduce fall risks among older adults.

The NCOA’s Falls Free CheckUp is a FREE, 13-question online tool that helps older adults assess their risk of falling and provides personalized guidance to reduce that risk.

NCOA offers evidence-based (proven) programs to help older adults improve balance and prevent falls.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) supports evidence-based falls prevention programs that help older adults improve balance and prevent falls.

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs RESCUE Stroke Caregiving fact sheet offers practical tips to prevent falls in stroke survivors, including home safety advice, exercise, managing medications and using assistive devices.