Board proclaims September 2025 as Fall Prevention Awareness Month

YUMA — The Yuma County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 15 proclaimed September 2025 as Falls Prevention Awareness Month and heard from an Area Agency on Aging representative about local education and resources to reduce fall risk among older adults.

Supervisor comments and testimony: Supervisor(s) read the proclamation and cited state statistics that one in four adults aged 65 and older fall each year, and that falls are a leading cause of injury‑related deaths in that group. Carol Brown, representing the area agency on aging, spoke about resources available to older adults and caregivers, including screenings, balance and mobility programs, and community events. She urged older residents to report falls and seek help without fear of prematurely losing independence.

Why it matters: Falls are a significant cause of injury among older adults and have health and financial consequences. The proclamation encourages routine assessment of fall risk by health providers and community partners and promotes educational events the agency is offering.

Ending: The board adopted the proclamation and staff noted an upcoming co‑hosted event at Emerald Springs later in the week.