NH Falls Risk Reduction

Falls in adults age 65 and older pose a health threat and can reduce an individual’s ability to remain independent and engaged. Nationally, one in four older adults will fall each year and 20% of those falls will lead to serious injury such as fracture or traumatic brain injury.

New Hampshire older adult fall facts:

In 2022, 67% of unintentional injuries were due to falls resulting in 272 fall related deaths
In 2021, there were 4,021 hospital admissions and 14,258 emergency room visits due to falls

Even though falls are common in older adults they are NOT inevitable and there are evidence-based practices that can reduce ones fall risk.

Community delivered, evidence-based fall prevention programs.
National Council on Aging 6 steps to reduce falls.
Home Safety Assessment New Hampshire Fall Risk Reduction Task Force.

Falls Prevention Awareness Summit

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
10AM - 4PM
14 Canterbury Rd., Concord

Join the NH Fall Risk Reduction Taskforce at the Concord Community Center for a day of networking and learning on reducing falls in older adults through state/local initiatives and resources. This event is designed for professionals working to reduce falls including aging services, healthcare, fitness/exercise, fire service & EMS, senior centers, and more. The doors open @ 9:30am. Food, light refreshments and registration provided by Elliot Health System.

Space is limited and registration is required.

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