Texas Takes on Falls Coalition
& Texas Healthy at Home Present
ROOTED
A Texas Summit on Falls Prevention,
Caregiving, and Living Well at Home
Because falls prevention isn't just about preventing falls. It's about helping people remain safe, independent, connected, and rooted in the places and communities they call home.
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Mary's Story
Mary is a Texas grandmother who fell four months ago. Her daughter Christina—a trained falls prevention professional—became her caregiver. Their story reflects the experiences of thousands of Texas families. Every session connects back to what happened. And what could have been different.
"A fall doesn't just affect the person on the floor—it affects everyone who helps them get back up."
Your Story Belongs Here Too
Throughout the day, attendees add their own stories, reflections, and reasons for showing up.
Some will write about a parent.
Some will write about a patient.
Some will write about a fall that changed everything.
Others will write about the moment they realized they couldn't do it alone.
Five chapters · one story
A day that unfolds as a narrative
The Living Wall
Write your story on a colored origami piece. Record a Story Booth audio clip. Your voice becomes part of a community installation that grows throughout the summit and travels into Falls Prevention Awareness Week events across Texas.
What to expect
Built for everyone who shows up
Who attends
For anyone helping older adults stay safe, independent, and connected.
Registration
Early bird pricing through August 31
Registration opens soon. Choose the tier that describes how you're showing up.
| Who | Early bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Professional / Nonprofit | $75 | $100 |
| Caregiver / Community Member / Student | $35 | $45 |
Maximum 60 participants
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Scholarships available by request on an as-needed basis. Contact THAH for the scholarship form. Separate scholarship process—not announced widely.
ROOTED kicks off Falls Prevention Awareness Week.
National observanceFalls Prevention Awareness Week · September 21–25, 2026
The ROOTED Summit on September 17 is the starting gun — not the finish line. The following week, coalition members and community partners across Texas host local falls prevention events, walks, screenings, and community gatherings. Together, it becomes a statewide movement with a single coordinated message.
"You don't have to start a coalition. You can start a walk."
Coalition members: Submit your local Falls Prevention Week events at texashealthyathome.org—your event will be listed on the statewide community map.
Texas Takes on Falls:
A Statewide Coalition Working to Keep Older Texans Safe, Active, and Independent
Texas Takes on Falls (TTOF) is a statewide coalition of 60+ organizations working together to prevent falls among older Texans through professional training, evidence-based programs, and community connection. Co-led by Texas Healthy at Home and the WellMed Charitable Foundation, the coalition has served 7,500+ older Texans across 25+ counties and is building the infrastructure to sustain that work for years to come.It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Make it stand out.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Make it stand out.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Falls Are the Leading Cause of Injury Among Older Adults — and Texas Has a Big Hill to Climb
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injury among adults 65 and older in the United States. In Texas, the challenge is especially acute:
Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and ER visits among older Texans
Texas’s older adult population is growing faster than the national average — meaning the burden is accelerating
Evidence-based falls prevention programs reduce fall rates by 30–55% among participants, but remain out of reach for many Texans
The coalition exists to close that gap.
A Coalition Built on 19 Years of Partnership
Texas Takes on Falls is a statewide falls prevention coalition whose roots extend back to 2007. What started as a small network of Area Agencies on Aging has grown into a coordinated, statewide effort to expand access to evidence-based programs, strengthen provider capacity, and connect communities to resources that help older adults remain safe and independent.
Get in Touch
Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help.