PENNSYLVANIA, September 14 - 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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