WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued the following press release:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), today announced the recipients of three falls prevention initiatives totaling up to $27.8 million over three years. The funding will expand proven programs, strengthen connections between health care providers and community organizations, and help states and local partners reach more older adults before a fall leads to injury or loss of independence.
Falls are the leading cause of injury for people 65 and older. One in four older adults falls every year, and a fall is rarely just a fall. It can result in an injury or hospital ...