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.
CDC Compendium of Effective Fall Interventions: What Works for Community-Dwelling Older Adults
This compendium of interventions is designed for public health practitioners and community-based organizations, to help them address the problem of falls among older adults. It describes 22 scientifically tested and proven interventions, and provides relevant details about these interventions for organizations who want to implement fall prevention programs.
STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) Tool Kit for Health Care Providers
CDC’s Injury Center created the STEADI Tool Kit for health care providers who see older adults in their practice who are at risk of falling or who may have fallen in the past. The STEADI Tool Kit gives health care providers the information and tools they need to assess and address their older patients’ fall risk.
Falls Prevention News & Events
11.27.22
SAVE the DATE: Safety 2022 – 14th World Conference on Injury Prevention & Safety Promotion: Postponed to November 27-30, 2022
Injury prevention and safety promotion is a maturing area. It involves many disciplines and interest…
03.30.22
Save the Date: SAVIR Annual Conference
Mark your calendar for March 30-April 1 2022 – the SAVIR Conference will take place…
11.12.21
2nd Annual Virtual Injury Prevention Center Research Symposium: Using Technology to Advance Injury Prevention Surveillance, Interventions, and Training
The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center has organized a unique event for researchers, post-doctoral…
05.05.22
U-M Injury Prevention Center Newsletter April 2022
This month’s highlights include new IPV-focused visual abstracts in the areas of alcohol-involved overdose deaths…
03.31.22
U-M Injury Prevention Center Newsletter February/March 2022
This month’s highlights include a new opioid overdose surveillance toolkit; new IFIP funding and fellowships;…
01.31.22
U-M Injury Prevention Center Newsletter January 2022
This month’s highlights include Michigan Opioid Legislation Tracking Tool that tracks opioid-related bills and amendments…
Latest Publications on Older Adult Falls Prevention
Falls Prevention Information & 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 Issues & Policy Briefs
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 Falls Prevention
The U-M Injury Prevention Center has funded current and past injury research projects focusing on the prevention of older adult falls. Peruse the projects listed below.
Core Faculty and Practitioners with Expertise in 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
Albert Schultz Collegiate Research Professor, Office of Research, University of Michigan
Older Adult Falls Content Lead, Research Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Trauma Injury Prevention Manager, Trauma Services, MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland, MI
Members with Interest/Expertise in 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.) -
Chad Engelhardt
Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School -
Chastity Flint, BSN, RN
Driscoll Health Plan -
Christian Lumaj
University of Michigan -
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 -
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 -
Hersendeep Chhokar, MA
Royal Roads University -
Hoang-Khang Tran, MD
Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine in HCMC, Vietnam -
Hope Winograd, DVM
Roundup4pets -
Ina Robinson, MPH
Safe States Alliance -
James Borelli, MS, PhD
University of Maryland School of Medicine