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Fall Prevention: Now Is the Time to Take Action

Posted on September 23, 2025 - 12:50 pm by Pris Rogers

Just in time for Fall Prevention week, Sept. 22-26, 2025, the National Council on Aging announced the publication of the 2025 National Falls Prevention Action Plan. A national steering committee, which included representatives from agencies serving older people who are blind or low vision. Included in the plan are six goals aimed at reducing or preventing falls […]

AMD & Low Vision Awareness Month: Preventing Falls

Posted on February 7, 2024 - 1:20 pm by Pris Rogers

Person using white cane while walking outside

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to highlight current research on AMD, other eye conditions, and falls. Fall Risk and Low Vision A recent British study finds people with cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are at a 33% greater risk of falls or fractures […]

From Awareness to Action: Preventing Falls

Posted on September 13, 2023 - 5:41 am by VisionAware Peers

Editor’s Note: Falls Prevention Awareness Week is September 18-22 this year. The theme is “From Awareness to Action,” as reflected in the title of this post. Former peer advisor Mary Hiland, and current peer advisor, Empish Thomas reflect on avoidable accidents and tips for preventing falls. Preventing Falls and Accidents by Mary Hiland, former VisionAware […]