SRES 284 · 112th Congress · Health

A resolution designating September 23, 2011, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Introduced 2011-09-26· Sponsored by Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6008; text as passed Senate: CR S6008; text of measure as introduced: CR S5994)(2011-09-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates September 23, 2011, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Commends the Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group and other falls prevention coalitions for their efforts to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls among older adults. Encourages: (1) promotion of fall awareness in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls among older adults; and (2) state health departments to reduce falls among older adults. Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue developing and evaluating strategies to prevent falls among older adults that will translate into effective fall prevention interventions. Recognizes proven, cost-effective fall prevention programs and policies, and encourages experts in the field to share their best practices so that their success can be replicated by others.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats2 Republicans1 Independent