Fall Prevention Program
Fall Prevention Course
Our Fall Prevention Program, which was written by our on-staff Physical Therapist, is specifically designed to help our senior population lower the risk of falls and prevent the loss of autonomy that often comes with age-related weaknesses.
Our Process
Our program starts with a walkthrough of the home using CDC guidelines. We add suggestions to mitigate falls in the home due to living conditions. After that, we perform an assessment to help give us an idea of physical capabilities and well-being. Our assessment is then used to place you into one of three categories.
For those in the beginner category, we focus on exercises that increase general strength. These exercises will help improve one’s ability to stand, walk, and get out of a chair. In the intermediate and advanced categories, we continue to increase strength training but also begin to incorporate weight-bearing (shifting one’s body weight), and more balance-focused exercises.
Did you know?
Did you know that falls account for over 55% of accidental deaths for those over the age of 65 according to the CDC? That rate of accidental death due to fall jumps up to 85% after the age of 85! Are you doing everything you can to take care of your health and preventing a life-ending injury due to a fall?
