Many older adults (65+) fear falling. As a result, they limit their activities and social life. This can result in:
- Decline in physical health
- Depression
- Social isolation
- Feelings of helplessness
To help reduce falls in older adults, the Bureau of Aging leads Falls Free CT, a falls prevention coalition. It also provides falls prevention programs to older adults across the state.
This coalition aims to unite champions of falls prevention. They seek to reduce falls among older adults, educate the public on prevention, and share resources and best practices.
Falls Free CT is a partnership with the Department of Public Health's Office of Injury and Violence Prevention. The Bureau of Aging’s falls prevention program is guided by Connecticut General Statute 17a-859.
Visit the official Falls Free CT website to learn more about the coalition and access falls prevention resources.
Download the Falls Free CT Program Guide for more information!
Falls Free Coalition Meetings
Falls Free CT meets quarterly, and the following coalition Working Groups meet monthly:- Community-Based Programming, Screenings & Education
- Home Safety Modifications & Falls Prevention Technology
- Workforce Development & Training
Contact Laila McGeorge at Laila.McGeorge1@ct.gov to participate.
October 20, 2026
July 21, 2026
April 21, 2026
January 20, 2026
December 9, 2025
September 8, 2025
June 10, 2025
March 10, 2025
- March 10 Agenda and Presentation
- March 10 University of Hartford Presentation
- March 10 Meeting Notes
December 10, 2024
September 16, 2024
Falls Prevention Program with the Department of Public Health