Fall Prevention

03/28/2022

03/28/2022

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03/17/2022

The Falls Prevention Coalition of Nevada County, formerly the Senior Fall Prevention Project, was founded in Spring, 2006, and their mission then and now is to reduce the risk of falls through education.

Browse the Falls Prevention Coalition Documents that they have compiled in this link.
https://bit.ly/36s7n

03/17/2022

Why Do Seniors Need a Geriatric Assessment?

Many conditions that commonly affect older adults can be managed with lifestyle changes, diet modification, exercise, and medication management. The program is beneficial to older adults with multiple health conditions or those who have had recent changes in their health such as falls, hospitalizations, fatigue, and memory issues.

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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment encompasses all of the clients diseases, disabilities, cognitive abilities, medications, self-care behaviors, health-related lifestyle habits, psychological conditions, environmental risks, family and/or friend support systems.

03/17/2022

You might think you're never going to fall, but the truth is 1 in 3 older adults fall every year in the U.S. The good news is that most falls are preventable. Start by learning 6 easy steps.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx3Oc0SIZnI&t=1s

03/17/2022

Every year 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 and older will experience a fall. The majority of falls occur at home. How can you prevent a fall?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrBpEuYo579-y6sFaUWSFw

03/16/2022

Stepping On Fall Prevention Workshops