Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2025, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Week to raise awareness, and encourage the prevention, of falls among older adults.
Summary
This concurrent resolution supports the designation of September 22-28, 2025, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week." The resolution aims to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults. It recognizes the significant impact of falls on older adults, including emergency room visits, preventable deaths, and substantial medical costs.
Expected Effects
The resolution's passage would likely lead to increased public awareness campaigns focused on falls prevention. This could result in more older adults and their caregivers taking proactive steps to reduce fall risks. It may also encourage greater collaboration among government entities, healthcare providers, and community organizations to implement evidence-based prevention strategies.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of fall risks among older adults.
- Promotion of evidence-based falls prevention strategies.
- Potential reduction in emergency room visits and preventable deaths related to falls.
- Support for collaboration among various stakeholders in addressing fall prevention.
- Encouragement of federal investments in falls prevention programs.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself does not allocate any specific funding for falls prevention programs.
- Its effectiveness depends on the actual implementation of awareness campaigns and prevention strategies.
- There may be limited reach to certain populations or communities.
- The resolution's impact on reducing falls may be difficult to measure directly.
- Potential for the awareness week to be overshadowed by other events or priorities.
Constitutional Alignment
This concurrent resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare, as stated in the Preamble. While the Constitution does not explicitly address health awareness campaigns, Congress's power to legislate on matters related to public health and well-being is generally accepted. The resolution does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).