As “Baby Boomers” continue to age in the state of Iowa, the number of older adults with a brain injury also continues to grow. Prevention is key to reducing brain injury among older adults—falls are the leading cause of brain injury for all Iowans including the elderly, who are especially susceptible. It is also important to help reduce the risk for subsequent brain injuries while also encouraging individuals to maintain their independence within their homes and communities.

There are a variety of resources available to aging adults in Iowa to help address challenges after a brain injury and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Resources

• Evidence Based Programs and Workshops 
• LifeLong Links: Iowa’s network of Aging and Disability Resource Centers
• “What can you do to prevent falls?” – Iowa Department of Public Health
• “Assess your fall risk”- Iowa Department of Public Health
• Older Adult Falls – Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• National Council on Aging (NCOA) Falls Prevention
• Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
• Falls Prevention Tips from BIAIA