Explore our directory of tools, educational materials, and support services to help build a fall-free Hawai‘i.
Resources
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AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit
Learn how to assess and report on the safety and walkability of a street, intersection or neighborhood — and inspire needed change
Audience: Caregivers, Older adults, General public
Type: Webpage link
Source: AARP
The Built Environment: A Tool for Preventing Falls
DESCRIBE how falls impact senior care residents and staff, as well as clinical and operational performance.
REVIEW elements of the built environment that playa role in fall prevention, detection, and protection
EXPLORE techniques and interventions that leverage the built environment to support fall management strategies
Audience: Older adults
Type: Presentation PDF
Source: Leading Age Annual Meeting and Global Ageing Network
Kupuna Aikido
Our mission is to empower all Kupuna with Aikido-based principles to preserve and protect their mobile independence. We offer live and Zoom Safe Falling Presentations. The presentation is free to nonprofits and community groups who open the presentation to the general public. This engaging presentation is about 45 minutes long and we believe kupuna can decrease the severity of injury from falls by applying one or two of our safe falling principles. If your group is interested hosting a presentation, please send an email request to kupuna.aikido@gmail.com.
Audience: Older adults
Type: In person
Registration: Free. To register, send an email request to kupuna.aikido@gmail.com
Source: Kupuna Aikido