This concurrent resolution designates the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to highlight the serious public health issue of falls among older adults. According to the resolution, approximately 14 million falls occur annually among Americans over 65, resulting in 3.2 million emergency room visits and roughly 44,000 deaths each year, with falls being the leading cause of injury-related deaths in this age group. The legislation notes that falls cost the healthcare system approximately $80 billion annually in direct medical expenses, including $53.3 billion paid by Medicare. The resolution encourages awareness of evidence-based prevention strategies such as exercise programs to improve balance and strength, medication management, vision care, and home hazard reduction. Congress additionally expresses support for continued federal investments in falls prevention programs and collaborative efforts among government agencies, community organizations, healthcare providers, and caregivers to address this preventable health threat.