S.Res. 638 · 115th Congress
A resolution designating September 22, 2018, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- Susan Collins
- Introduced
- 2018-09-18
- Latest action
- 2018-09-18 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Designates September 22, 2018, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day.
Recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies.
Commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention.
Recognizes: (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) the Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.