Joyce C. Pressley, Ph.D., M.P.H. ^1*, Barbara Barlow, MD ¹, Lodze Quitel, MD ², Aisha Jafri, M.P.H. ¹

¹ Columbia University
² Harlem Hospital Center, Columbia University

^* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: jp376{at}columbia.edu.

	Abstract

Preventing injuries in older populations is more complex than in younger populations because of frailty, comorbidities, polypharmacy, and physical and cognitive functional limitations. To improve accessibility and delivery of comprehensive, focused injury prevention, we developed a model incorporating applicable features of our national children’s program with additional elements to address challenges of older populations. The older adult injury prevention model addresses gaps in prevention by improving access to risk factor screening, safety devices, education, counseling, medical care, and referrals.

Key Words: Aging, Access to Care, Injury/Emergency Care/Violence, Prevention