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Join the Alliance

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The mission of the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance (NVFPA) is to maximize independence and improve the quality of life of older adults by reducing falls and fall-related injuries. Alliance members work collaboratively to assure the availability of, access to, and utilization of a coordinated and comprehensive system of community-based falls prevention programs and practices in the region.

Benefits of Joining

  • Recognition as a member on the NVFPA website and in other community-facing materials;

  • Ability to link your organization’s website to the NVFPA member website page;

  • Priority access to NVFPA resources:

    • Referrals of leaders and coaches, available facilities for programs;

    • Networking opportunities;

    • Professional development opportunities;

    • Access to expertise and best practices related to fall prevention;

  • Connection to local, regional, and state initiatives regarding falls and falls prevention;

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Expectations of Members

Expectations of Members

The Alliance’s expectations of members include the following:​

  • Assign one individual from your organization/agency to be the representative to the Alliance;

  • Encourage and educate your organization/agency on the importance of falls prevention efforts;

  • Support efforts to educate the older adults you serve on the importance of falls prevention, including:

  • Seek opportunities to engage your community in evidence-based fall prevention programs;

  • Disseminate Alliance materials and provide referrals to Alliance resources;

  • Work collaboratively to offer space and transportation solutions for Alliance-supported programs;

  • Contribute testimonials, success stories, and news items for the Alliance newsletter and website;

  • Explore and share ideas for the sustainability of the services of the Alliance, including funding opportunities;

  • Advocate for legislation promoting fall prevention;

  • Attend Alliance meetings regularly and, as time and need arise, participate in an Alliance workgroup of your choice to assist in achieving the mission of the Alliance.

Alliance Membership Form

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