Talk To The Ones You Love About Falls Prevention - Peggy & Paul

Listen to Peggy and Paul’s story…well, just a small part of their amazing story! They remind us to talk to the people we love about how to prevent falls! Explore StandingStrongNC.org for tips on how to talk about falls and some simple steps you can take to prevent falls!

Did you know that four North Carolinians over the age of 65 died every day due to a fall in 2022?

Learn more about how you can prevent falls and keep yourself and your loved ones healthy, active, and strong for as long as possible. And what better time than now to to learn more and talk about this important issue, as we gather with families and friends to celebrate the holiday seasand ring in another year of celebrating together.

Standing Strong NC

Standing Strong NC is a new statewide initiative and public awareness campaign to prevent older adult injuries and deaths from unintentional falls. Standing Strong NC was created by the NC Center for Health and Wellness at UNC Asheville (NCCHW), in partnership with the North Carolina Falls Prevention Coalition (NCFPC).

The mission of the Standing Strong NC initiative is to prevent falls and save lives! Standing Strong NC raises awareness among older adults in NC about the impact of falls and helps North Carolinians find practical tips on how to prevent falls. Last year in NC, four adults died every day due to a fall and many more were injured. Falls are not a normal part of aging, and most falls are preventable. The campaign website has numerous tips and resources with simple steps to reduce fall risk. Watch our public service announcements and explore StandingStrongNC.org to find action steps that you can take! #StandingStrongNC