Agenda 09/10/2013 Item # 4D 9/10/2013 4.D.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, a/most 18 percent of Florida residents are 65 years age or older; and,
WHEREAS, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among
Florida's senior population and result in significant physical, personal, social
and economic burden; and,
WHEREAS, it is estimated that annually there are more than 150,000 hospital-treated
injuries from falls among Floridians 65 and older, with medical charges
exceeding $2 billion; and,
WHEREAS, among Floridians 65 and older, falls account for more than 75 percent of all
fractures treated in emergency departments; and,
WHEREAS, injuries from falls are a preventable community health problem; and,
WHEREAS, fall prevention education is a key first step to increasing public awareness
regarding elder fall prevention and home safety; and,
WHEREAS, cost-effective home modification and community strategies are available to
improve safety and lessen the likelihood of falls; and,
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Health/Office of Injury Prevention, Florida
Statewide Falls Prevention Coalition, and state Area Agencies on Aging, in
partnership with Local Emergency Service Agencies, Hospitals, community
partners and residents, are working to increase awareness of this issue and
encourage all residents to take steps to protect those who are at risk of
falling.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that September 21, 2013 be designated as
FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10'h Day of September, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
GEORGIA A. HILLER, CHAIRWOMAN
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9/10/2013 4.D.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.D.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating September 21, 2013 as Fall Prevention
Awareness Day in Collier County. To be accepted by Jorge Aguilera and members of the Collier
County Injury Prevention Coalition. Sponsored by Commissioner Hiller.
Meeting Date: 9/10/2013
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
8/29/2013 3:02:18 PM
Submitted by
Title:Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
8/29/2013 3:02:19 PM
Approved By
Name: DurhamTim
Date: 8/29/2013 5:22:37 PM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 8/30/2013 2:55:57 PM
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