Areas of Focus
Older Adult Falls
The U-M Injury Prevention Center has an increasing level of research focus and expertise in older adult falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults aged 65 or older. From funded exploratory studies to educational events, we are working to find ways to prevent older adult falls.
Below you’ll find links to more information about our work in this area, as well as a listing of members doing work or interested in this area. We invite you to explore and join us as we move forward to advance research and prevention.
Resources
Courses and Toolkits
Toolkit
CDC Compendium of Effective Fall Interventions: What Works for Comunity-Dwelling Older Adults
Toolkit
STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) Tool Kit for Health Care Providers
Latest Publications
Older Adult Falls Prevention Information and Tools
Prevention Resources
Summary of an Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Program–Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance®
This document highlights an evidence-based falls prevention program (Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance®) designed for community-dwelling older adults and individuals with physical limitations.
A Summary of Older Adult Falls Prevention Information and Resources
This handout provides statistics on falls among older adults, a member profile on Dr. James A. Ashton-Miller, and state and national older adult fall prevention resources.
Legislative Analyses & Policy One-Pagers
Cost of Fatal Injuries in Michigan
This document describes the cost of fatal injuries in Michigan and the implications for public health practice.
Funded Research Projects Focused on Older Adult Falls Prevention
Core Faculty and Practitioners with Expertise in Older Adult Falls Prevention
Please click on a faculty/practitioner’s name to access their full profile with research interests and funded projects.
Neil Alexander, MD, MS
Older Adult Falls Content Lead
Older Adult Falls Content Lead, Research Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Albert Schultz Collegiate Research Professor, Office of Research, University of Michigan
Trauma Injury Prevention Manager, Trauma Services, MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland, MI
Members with Interest/Expertise in Older Adult Falls Prevention
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Abdellahi El Moustapha
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MAURITANIA. -
Abdul-Fatawu Shaibu
Guidance and counseling -
Alexandra Yolanda Bravo Schroth, BS
University of Piura -
Allyson Berthiaume
MHA -
Amanda Wyman
Bronson Methodist Hospital -
Anna Reeve, MSW
Metro Health Hospital -
Bridget Fox
St John of God Kerry Services -
Britt Michel
Michigan Medicine -
Carla Knighton, AA
KEEPING IT SANE SUPPORT CIRCLE (k.i.s.s.c.) -
Cecil Edward Byrnes
Marlette & Sanilac Ambulance Services / Marlette Fire Department -
Chad Engelhardt
Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School -
Chastity Flint, BSN, RN
Driscoll Health Plan -
Christian Lumaj
University of Michigan -
Christina Cameron, MSN
Bronson Methodist Hospital -
Coco Rios Escobar, BA
University of Michigan School of Public Health -
Damilola Abiodun, NVQ
Bin omran -
Daniel Griffith, MBA
Virginia University of Lynchburg -
Daniel Gyaase, MPhil
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology -
David Baca, PhD
Intercultural Conflict Resolutions, LLC -
Diamond Buchanan
Diamond Buchanan -
Dipa Gurung Rai
John Maxwell -
Dixie Carter, BSN, CCM
St. Luke's Hospital -
Dominique Leibbrandt, PhD
Stellenbosch University -
Douglas Martini
Oregon Health and Science University -
Dr. Alex Joseph
SRM School of Public Health, SRM Institute of Science and Technolog,y Kattankulathur, India -
Dwana Bass BSN RN
Henry Ford Hospital -
Elizabeth Lowery, MPH
Virginia Department of Health -
Erin Guy
University of Michigan -
Garry Garcia, PT
Rivergate Terrace Skilled Nursing and Rehab Facility -
George Akalonu, PhD
University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria