09/16/2026
September is recognized as National Fall Prevention Awareness Month in the US, featuring Falls Prevention Awareness Week from September 21–25, coordinated by the National Council on Aging.
Falls remain one of the most serious and costly health threats facing older adults in the US, sending an estimated 3 million seniors to emergency rooms each year and contributing to more than 40,000 deaths in 2023.
Beyond the immediate injuries, falls often trigger long-term declines in independence, mobility, and quality of life, while costing the healthcare system tens of billions of dollars annually.
Falls rarely have a single cause. Instead, they often stem from a complex mix of medical, environmental, and social factors, including medication interactions, frailty, vision or hearing problems, cognitive impairment, and home hazards.
I will be part of a team presenting next week on Fall Prevention Programs that are aligned with the Statewide Falls Prevention Coalition. I will also be joining UCHealth at their Fall Prevention Symposium.
I will be covering the importance of physical strength and balance training,staying hydrated, and being properly nourished; quality and restorative sleep; vision and hearing exams; as well as medication and supplement review.
The focus will be on creating and sustaining these healthy habits.
Three essential aspects for improving overall health
and sustaining a healthy lifestyle are sleep, diet, and exercise.
We will address awareness of our habits and practical strategies to help you get and stay on the path to sustained health. 💚
*Presented by Jenn Fieldhack. BS, MS, MScN
• Fort Collins: 9:30–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 CSU Center for Healthy Aging
We are fortunate to live in Colorado, where our older-adult population has strong advocacy.
Our state’s 60+ population is estimated to reach 1.5 million by 2030. This will make up approximately 20% of our total residents.
• Note: For free parking, this location requires you to register your license plate with the front desk staff at the Center for Healthy Aging
*Please register for these events with the Aspen Club.
