AFPC Chapters
At the Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition we believe that preventing falls and fall injuries in the elderly is achievable with the right information and an increase in public awareness. Our three Regional Chapters, representing Northern, Southern, and Western Arizona, liaise with local partners locally to further our mission.
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The mission of the Northern Regional Chapter, Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition (AFPC) is to reduce the risk of falls by older Arizonans through education, awareness, and outreach focused on three essentials of falls prevention: medication management, physical activity, and home and environment modification.
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The mission of the Southern Regional Chapter, Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition (AFPC) is to reduce the risk of falls by older Arizonans through education, awareness and outreach focused on the three essentials of fall prevention: medication management, physical activity and environment modification.
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"Last March, I had surgery on my left foot. I had strict orders to stay completely off my feet and, if I had to use the restroom or move around, I was to use a mobility scooter. I had to scoot around on my knee! I was not doing well with my new way of moving about. Despite having over three decades of experience in fall prevention in one way or another, I still fell the first night after surgery. If a fall can happen to me, it can happen to anyone!" -Ami Mendez, Public Information Co-Chair
Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they're not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk
Our Mission
Our calling is to prevent falling! Developed to promote evidence-based falls prevention approaches, the Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition (AFPC) helps coordinate existing efforts, provides technical assistance and increases the opportunities for older adults to enhance their quality of life. The Coalition provides education and information to help older adults in Arizona improve their flexibility and balance, reduce their fear of falling, and decrease the likelihood of a fall.
The mission of the Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition is to reduce risk of falls in Arizona through education, outreach, evaluation and advocacy.
