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Falls Prevention Initiative

Did you know that:

  • Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults?
  • Falls are the primary cause of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)-related deaths?
  • The highest percentage of TBI-related deaths were among those over the age of 65 (41%)?

Reframing Aging in Vermont

Most people, without even thinking of it, use common language to describe aging as a negative experience. Unfortunately, this language contributes to "ageism" in our culture, which is a stereotyping or discrimination of a person or group of people because of their age. This is a serious challenge in our culture and communities, manifesting in the unconscious thoughts we have, the actions we take, and in the social policies and systems we create.

Here is what Vermont is doing to begin the journey of "Reframing Aging" in Vermont:

Substance Abuse Treatment Coordination Initiative

January 2015, the Agency of Human Services initiated a coordinated approach to serving Vermonters with substance abuse problems across all departments. AHS recognizes the substantial burden that substance abuse has on individuals seeking AHS services, particularly those who need multiple services and therefore enter the AHS system through different doors. If we can intervene early and better serve Vermonters dealing with substance abuse issues, then other outcomes will improve.

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