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
Albert Schultz Collegiate Research Professor, Office of Research, University of Michigan
Trauma Injury Prevention Manager, Trauma Services, MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland, MI
Associate Professor, Psychiatry, U-M Medical School
Rhetaugh Graves Dumas Professor, School of Nursing, University of Michigan
Older Adult Falls Content Lead, Research Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Members with Interest/Expertise in Older Adult Falls Prevention
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Erin Guy
University of Michigan -
Garry Garcia, PT
Rivergate Terrace Skilled Nursing and Rehab Facility -
George Akalonu, PhD
University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria -
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 -
James K. Richardson, M.D.
Michigan Medicine -
Janet Werst
UCHealth -
Jeff Grant, MS
Wyoming Department of Health -
Jenaye Lisbon, FNP-BC
Hegira Health/DWIHN -
Jenna Heraghty, BSN
Metro Health University of Michigan Health -
Jessica Brown, MUP, MPA
UofL Health -
Jessica Dennehy, BS
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center -
Joseph Keen, BSN, OSH
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor -
Joseph Nisha, BS
UCLA -
Juan Luis Marquez, MD, MPH
Washtenaw County Health Department, Livingston County Health Department -
Julie Hart, MSA
MidMichigan HEalth -
Kamara Gardner, MPH
University of Michigan -
Karen Metcalf, BS
MICHIGAN MEDICINE -
Karen Mynar, BSN
Baylor University Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center -
Kathi Hegranes, BS
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah -
Katie Spalding, BS
District Health Department No. 2 -
Kelly Bourland, BSN
Kootenai Health -
Laura Walker, BSN
Covenant Healthcare -
Lauren Yerkes, MPH
Virginia Department of Health -
Laurie Narigon, BSN
Kettering Health Network -
Laurie Steffee, BS
VAMC -
Lisa Orrison
University of Michigan