The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday released two guides to help communities develop effective fall prevention programs for seniors.

In addition, the agency announced an initiative with 26 organizations to help adult children and other caregivers prevent, recognize and respond to fall-related traumatic brain injury in seniors. According to a CDC study released this week, about 5% of U.S. seniors report seeing a health care provider or restricting their activity due to a recent fall.  (AHA News online 030708)