King County Fall Prevention Coalition
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Our Why: 48.1% of all injury -related deaths among King County residents age 65+ are due to unintentional falls (2022). This percentage increases with age. 77% of injury deaths among residents 85+ were due to a fall. Falls are clearly a significant issue for older adults, one which has huge costs for individuals, for the healthcare system and our community in general. Falls are preventable.
Our Mission: Reduce falls and fall-related injuries in older adults through community collaboration, awareness, education, and evidence-based interventions
Monthly Meetings
King County Fall Prevention Coalition (KCFPC) was formed in 2017 by community partners in an effort to reduce falls across King County, WA. Representation includes EMS, Hospitals, Housing, Home Health Care agencies, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Community Organizations, Fall Prevention Class leaders, Academic Institutions, Public Health leaders and Concerned Citizens in King County. Our community partner Sound Generations provides in kind meeting and website support for our work.
KCFPC will meet 9-10a on the 3rd Friday of the month January – October 2025 via Zoom. Reach out to us at kcfallcoalition@gmail.com to request a meeting link
- October 18, 2024 Meeting Notes
- Next Meeting: January 17, 2025 Agenda to be posted closer to meeting date
Fall Prevention Presentation Options
Looking for a Fall Prevention Presentation to share with your community via video conference or in person?
- Shareable & Scripted Peer-to-Peer Fall Prevention presentation Slidedeck Now available – contact us at kcfallcoalition@gmail.com to request.
- WA AARP Speakers Bureau on Health and Wellness Topics
- Steps Toward a Healthy and Independent Life Falls are not a normal part of aging, yet half of all injury related deaths among WA residents aged 65 and older are due to unintentional falls. Most of those are preventable trips, slips and stumbles in the home. This session focuses on steps you can take to create your own plan for reducing your fall risks and staying healthy, strong, and independent. Length of Workshop: Provided as a 60-minute presentation
Videos, Webinars, Events and Publications
EVENT LINE UP – Have an upcoming event? Contact kcfallcoalition@gmail.com to add here!
Governor’s Proclamation – Washington Falls Prevention Awareness Week September 23-27, 2024
Healthy People 2030 Objective to Reduce Fall-Related Deaths among Older Adults – IVP-08
King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy Grantee Fall Prevention Program Demos
National Council on Aging: Fall Prevention Programs That Work
Preventing Falls: Maintaining Independence UW 2023 Capstone Project featuring Geriatrician Dr. Elizabeth Phelan (subtitles in Chinese)
How a 78-Year-Old Climber Inspired Two Physical Therapists featuring KCFPC member Jeff Scott, PT, DPT, GCS, discussing motivation to maintain the strength, stability, balance, and physical movement that your body needs to maintain the healthiest lifestyle at any age
What I learned about Aging Well and Staying Safe featuring Mattie Taplin, fall prevention program leader discussing her fall experience and how it informs her community service
Past Events
On Thursday September 26th, 2024 Age Friendly Seattle hosted their monthly Civic Coffee at Kin ON Community Center! Our wonderful panelists highlighted practical home safety modifications to enhance independence and prevent falls for older adults. The event included live translation in Mandarin and Cantonese. Thank you to panelists, Maeling Amorin – Habitat for Humanity and Dale Miller – Sound Generations Minor Home Repair for the insightful conversation and to all the attendees for joining us! Thanks to City of Seattle and Seattle Public Library for providing this opportunity and to the National Council on Aging for providing Falls Free Check Up materials in Chinese. A recording of this conversation can be found on demand at:
https://youtu.be/sP3eB9rId_c
Age Friendly Seattle hosted their monthly Civic Coffee at Southeast Seattle Senior Center during 2023 Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Aging and Disability Services, International Community Health Services, King County Fall Prevention Coalition and Sound Generations were on site for an informative interactive hybrid discussion with live translation. If you weren’t able to attend this Civic Coffee you can watch the recording here: 2023 Fall Prevention Awareness Week Civic Coffee
Northshore Senior Center Fall Prevention screenings and education for fall prevention week
Resource List
Local fall prevention classes, home safety checklists, videos, self-assessments and more! Check out these resources:
- King County Fall Prevention Resources – Updated MAY 2024
- Washington Department of Health Fall Prevention Resources
- Harborview Injury Prevention Resource Center Fall Prevention Resources
- WA State Falls Action Plan: FINDING OUR BALANCE
- Traumatic Brain Injury Resources WA
- National Council on Aging Fall Prevention Resource Center
- Medline’s SafetyTips to Prevent Falls at Home and in the Hospital in Multiple Languages
- AARP HomeFit Guide in Multiple Languages
- Chronic Conditions and Falls Risk: Ear Health
- Fall Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers
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