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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

Explore Toolkit

Toolkit

STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) Tool Kit for Health Care Providers

See CDC Online Course

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

The U-M Injury Prevention Center has funded current and past injury research projects focusing on the prevention of Older Adult Falls.

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
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James A. Ashton-Miller

Albert Schultz Collegiate Research Professor, Office of Research, University of Michigan

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Kelli Jankens

Trauma Injury Prevention Manager, Trauma Services, MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland, MI

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Donovan Maust

Associate Professor, Psychiatry, U-M Medical School

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Marita Titler

Rhetaugh Graves Dumas Professor, School of Nursing, University of Michigan

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Neil Alexander

Older Adult Falls Content Lead, Research Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center

Members with Interest/Expertise in Older Adult Falls Prevention

  • 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