falls of older adults in the United States is expected to
continue to sharply rise to more than 100,000 per year by 2030;
and
WHEREAS, In 2018, approximately 3 million older adults were
treated in hospital emergency departments for fall-related
injuries, and nearly 870,000 of those older adults were
subsequently hospitalized; and
WHEREAS, The annual cost of fall injuries will surpass $100
billion by 2030; and
WHEREAS, Evidence-based programs reduce falls by utilizing
cost-effective strategies, such as exercise programs to improve
balance and strength, medication management, vision improvement,
reduction of home hazards and fall prevention education;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate September 22, 2021, as
"Falls Prevention Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to raise
awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older
adults; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize there are proven, cost-
effective falls prevention programs and policies; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Senate commend the Pennsylvania State
Falls Free Coalition and the falls prevention coalitions in 43
states and the District of Columbia for their efforts to work
together to increase education and awareness about preventing
falls among older adults; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate encourage businesses, individuals,
Federal, State and local governments, the public health
community and health care providers to work together to raise
awareness of falls in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls
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