Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2026
September 21, 2026 - September 25, 2026
Each year, on the first day of fall, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and its Falls Free® Initiative turns a spotlight on falls prevention among older adults. Falls among older adults continue to be a national public health concern. Join NCOA Sept. 21-25, 2026, for Falls Prevention Awareness Week (FPAW), a nationwide observance with state coalitions and partners to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping older adults live without fear of falling.
Do you know your fall risk? Answer 12 easy questions using NCOA’s Falls Free CheckUp® to see how you can maintain your independence and stay falls-free.
You can take steps to prevent a fall.
