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The Maine Falls Prevention Coalition is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to raising awareness of the impact of falls on older adults. Through collaboration, networking, and outreach our aim is to reduce older adult falls, fall-related injuries, and fall-related deaths in the state of Maine.


About the Maine Falls Prevention Coalition

Revitalized in the winter of 2017 under grant funding through the Administration for Community Living, members of the Maine Falls Prevention Coalition have been meeting regularly since May 2017.

 

The Coalition is guided by a Steering Group, and sub-committees meet regularly for project specific planning and coordination.  Our members cover a broad geographic reach and represent a diverse group of organizations across the field of falls prevention.

 

Learn more about our members and contact someone in your area: Current Steering Group Member List (PDF)

 


Walk Across Maine logo over tourist map of Maine in background

Falls Prevention Awareness 2020 Walk Across Maine Challenge

Join the 6-week challenge and help us walk across Maine this fall in recognition of Falls Prevention Awareness! We'll be trekking from Kittery to Fort Kent, a total of 362 miles.

 

Challenge begins September 22 and ends October 27.

 

Learn More and Sign Up Today or Log Your Miles

 

Infographic describing 3 older adult falls statistics. 1. An older adult falls every second of every day. 2. One in four older adults reported a fall in 2014. 3. Falls are the number one cause of hip fractures.

Infographic discussing recommendations to prevent a fall including reviewing medications, increasing vitamin D, and discussing with your provider if you've fallen, feel unsteady, or worry about falling.