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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing September 22-28, 2017 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week in Solano County (Supervisor Spering)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing September 22-28, 2017 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
This year's Falls Prevention Awareness Week marks the 10th anniversary of Falls Prevention Awareness Day. This year's theme is: "10 Years Standing Together to Prevent Falls." Falling is not an inevitable result of aging; falls can be reduced through lifestyle adjustments, evidenced-based falls prevention programs and community partnerships.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Costs associated with the adoption of this resolution are included in the FY2017/18 approved budget and have no additional financial impact on the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
The Fall Prevention Partnership of Solano County was founded 2009. The Fall Prevention Partnership is supported and staffed by a consortium of agencies and organizations in Solano County. Organizations include: the KROC Center; Solano Community Foundation; NorthBay Health Care; Kaiser-Permanente; Area Agency on Aging; Solano County Senior Coalition; Solano Health & Social Services Public Health and VibeSolano and Older & Disabled Adult Services; Solano Mobility; Medic Ambulance, and senior centers that serve and support older adults.
This resolution is proposed to raise awareness on falls among older adults and demonstrate how making simple changes can reduce the chances of falling. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
* One-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year.
* Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall.
* Falls are the leading c...
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