Falls Prevention

Falls are the leading cause of injury death among adults 65 years and older in Oklahoma. Every year, falls result in the hospitalization of approximately 7,000 older adults and the death of more than 450 older adults. The Injury Prevention Service coordinates outreach efforts to provide fall-related educational and programmatic information to Oklahomans 65 years and older and other stakeholders, in addition to championing the Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance program.

Fall Prevention Resources

A Roadmap to Reducing Older Adult Falls

• Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
• Tai Chi Classes
• Tai Chi Instructor Classes
• Submit a New Community Tai Chi Class
• Tai Chi Community Instructor Report
• Submit a Tai Chi Success Story

• Medication Safety Tips for Seniors
  
• Home Safety Guide: Preventing Falls (English)
  
  • Home Safety Guide: Preventing Falls (Spanish)    
• Home Fall Prevention Checklist (English)
  • Home Fall Prevention Checklist (Spanish)
• Injury Prevention Brief: Preventing Falls

• Falls Free Check Up: See if You're at Risk

Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Injury Prevention Service
123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave Suite 1702
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406

Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Injury Prevention Service
123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave
Oklahoma City, OK

Telephone: (405) 426-8440
Fax: (405) 900-7588