$27.8 million to stop a fall before it happens for older Americans

The US Department of Health and Human Services has named the recipients of a $27.8 million, three-year fund to reduce falls among older adults — injuries that can change a life in an instant. Each recipient will receive $1,940,162 to expand two proven approaches: a clinical program that helps doctors screen for and address fall risk, and a community program that builds strength and balance. The aim is simple: more people ageing safely in their own homes and communities.