Falls Free Wisconsin

09/02/2026

FREE Webinar for aging adults! Come join us for a light lunch and educational webinar on how social connection can benefit aging adults both physically and emotionally. RSVP is required.

📆September 24th
🕚11am-12pm
🗺️Grand Chute Fire Station 1: 2250 W Grand Chute Blvd

RSVP to Assistant Chief Kelly Hanink at 920-380-2997 by September 20th! (Tell her your name and number of people attending).

The Outagamie County Aging & Disability Resource Center Prevention Coordinator will also be on hand to support and answer questions.

09/02/2026

‼️Nominations are due by September 16, 2026, at 11:59PM.‼️

Convened by the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging, the Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition is proud to celebrate the individuals, organizations, and community champions who are making Wisconsin a stronger, safer place to age. Through our inaugural Falls Free Champions Awards, we honor the dedication, innovation, and collaboration of those who are helping older adults stay active, independent, and falls free.

Nominate an individual, organization, or older adult today! Learn more: https://fallsfreewi.org/2026-falls-free-champion-awards/

09/01/2026

📜 It’s official! September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month in Wisconsin!

We’re proud to use this month to raise awareness about the impact of falls on Wisconsinites and join communities across the state in taking action to build strength, safety, and falls resilience.

Falls are not a normal part of aging. There are steps we can take to stay strong, steady, and independent as we age. Consider:
▪ Building strength and improving balance
▪ Choosing safe, supportive footwear
▪ Making your home safer
▪ Reviewing your medications
▪ Keeping up with vision checks
▪ Talking with a healthcare provider about your fall risk

Let’s use September to start conversations, share resources, and take action to help Wisconsinites stay safe, strong, and steady! Learn more at FallsFreeWI.org

08/31/2026

Join the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) for a virtual Stepping On workshop beginning September 28. Spend two hours each week through November 16 learning practical strategies to reduce your risk of falls while connecting with others in a supportive, interactive setting.

Call Suzanne at 608-852-0813 or email [email protected] to register. Workshop fee: $25.

Can't make the virtual workshop, or would rather attend in person? Find a Workshop to locate a Stepping On workshop near you: https://wihealthyaging.org/programs/find-a-workshop/. New workshops are added regularly, so be sure to check back often!

Learn more about Stepping On: https://wihealthyaging.org/programs/falls-prevention-programs/stepping-on/

08/31/2026

Join the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging for the upcoming Healthy Aging Summit: Planting Possibility: Innovative Approaches to Healthy Aging.

Connect with colleagues, learn about innovative and evidence-based approaches, and discover practical ideas you can bring back to your organization and community.

🌱 Registration is OPEN for the 2027 Healthy Aging Summit!

👥 Who should attend? Professionals and facilitators working in aging services, healthcare, public health, senior centers, community organizations, disability services, research, and other fields supporting older adults.

💰 First Chance Pricing: $179 through September 30!

📅 April 28–29, 2027
📍 Wausau, Wisconsin

🌿 Register today: https://wiha.wufoo.com/forms/p4hi5lu16j4xpj/

Speakers and the full agenda are still being finalized, so check back on our website for updates!

Plant the seeds. Grow the possibilities. 🌱

08/30/2026

Staying physically active, having regular vision checks, reviewing medications with your healthcare provider, and reducing your risk of falls can help you stay safe both on your feet and behind the wheel.

Some of the same factors that increase the risk of falls—such as changes in vision, certain medications, reduced strength, and balance problems—can also affect driving safety. In fact, older adults with a history of falls have a higher risk of being involved in a motor vehicle crash.

If you're driving the grandkids to and from school this year, talk to your healthcare provider about ways to stay safe behind the wheel. Take your time, stay alert, and help keep everyone safe.

Learn more about the link between falls and driving at https://fallsfreewi.org/link-between-falls-and-driving/

08/27/2026

🚌 Keep an eye out for our moving falls prevention messages! 👀

We’re taking falls prevention out into the community to remind everyone that falls are not a normal part of aging—and there are simple steps we can all take to stay safe, strong, and independent.

From wearing supportive footwear and improving lighting at home to staying active, reviewing medications, and checking our vision, small changes can make a big difference.

So the next time you see a falls prevention message rolling through town, snap a photo and share it with us! 📸🚌

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

🎒 Back to school means back on the move!

Whether you're dropping off the grandkids, or navigating busy sidewalks and parking lots, take a moment to be aware of your surroundings. Watch for uneven surfaces, use handrails on stairs, and wear supportive footwear.

A little extra awareness can help prevent trips and falls—keeping everyone safe and ready for a successful school year.

Learn more ways to build resilience and stay mobile at FallsFreeWI.org