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

Share Illinois Pathways to Health’s Home Safety Checklist with your older adult communities, available in English and Spanish.

The NFPA provides resources to help fire and EMS teams address safety hazards they may encounter in the home, including clutter and blocked pathways that can increase fall and fire risks. Explore these resources for practical guidance on identifying hazards, supporting safer homes, and connecting individuals to help.

• NFPA: Safety Tips for Older Adults

• NFPA: Hoarding Resources

Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) Brochure: Explore IATP’s brochure to learn about assistive technology services and devices that can help older adults and adults with disabilities maintain independence, enhance safety, and support falls prevention efforts. For a deeper dive, view the Illinois Assistive Technology Program presentation slides shared during our April Coalition meeting.

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Planning Guide (PDF): Falls Prevention Awareness Week Resource Guide: Created by Laurie Rockwell-Dylla OTD, OTR/L, this guide provides practical planning ideas, outreach strategies, and ready-to-use resources to support successful Falls Prevention Awareness Week activities. For a deeper dive, visit our June Meeting Resources page to access Laurie's presentation and additional planning resources shared with the Coalition.

Using Participant Testimonials to Increase Awareness During FPAW: Strategies for Replication (10-minute video): Watch this brief presentation for practical ideas and ready-to-use strategies to amplify Falls Prevention Awareness Week messages by sharing participant stories and experiences in your community.

Share your falls prevention testimonials with us! E-mail info@fallsfreeil.org

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.

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 Prevention Awareness Week (FPAW) Toolkit helps groups raise awareness and prevent falls for older adults.

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

This new article from the NCOA offers practical strategies and insights to support state falls prevention coalitions working to establish or maintain active status.Item description.

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.