Effectiveness of evidence-based fall prevention programs to reduce loneliness in the United States

Falls are associated with activity limitations and injuries among older adults. An estimated 25% of older adults fall each year, and over 40% of older adults report they are lonely. Small group, evidence-based fall prevention programs are widely available in the United States and may be a strategy to improve social connectedness within our aging population. The purpose of this study was to identify the effectiveness of evidence-based fall prevention programs to reduce loneliness among older adults. Administration for Community Living (ACL) grantee data were collected in a national repository.