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About the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition
Our History
A group of interested professionals and community organizations began meeting in 2020 to address statewide fall concerns. The concept of developing a statewide falls prevention coalition began with a primary aim of developing a robust network of resources for older adults. This mission of the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition is supported through partnerships with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Oakland University. MDHHS and Oakland University are joined by a wide range of interested parties from various community, service, charitable, and healthcare organizations. This coalition of content experts has identified two critical needs for Michigan: identify valid and reliable programs and develop a systematic, integrated, equitable means to access these programs. To assist in meeting these needs, the OU DPT program has created this website with funding from a 2023 Michigan Health Endowment Fund Healthy Aging Award.
Our Mission
The Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition brings together organizations and providers to collaborate to reduce fall risk among older adults and adults with disabilities, identify state or community needs, recommend policy changes, and build capacity. We aim to identify fall prevention programs available in Michigan and establish referral pathways to the programs, ensuring clinicians can access and utilize them.
Our Approach
By collaborating with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and stakeholders, we are dedicated to facilitating evidence-based strategies and fostering a culture of prevention to ensure everyone can enjoy a life free from the fear of falling.