It is estimated that one in three seniors will experience a fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury in seniors and can result in hip fractures, hospital admissions, and in some cases, death.
What are the risk factors for falling?
- Over the age of 65
- Using 4+ medications daily
- Mixing medications and alcohol
- Using sleeping pills
- A lack of regular physical activity
- Changes in balance, muscle strength and flexibility
- Health conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, and osteoporosis
- A history of falling
- A fear of falling
- Environmental hazards (snow, ice, uneven ground)
- Home environment (loose rugs, poor lighting, stairs)
- Age related changes
What is the purpose of Fall Prevention Program?
The purpose of the program is to address concerns of Physicians and patients by helping individuals overcome the fear of falling, to prevent falls, and to promote a more active and healthy lifestyle among its participants.
How the Fall Prevention Program help?
There is extensive literature, which indicates that falls can be prevented if the needed changes are made in people’s lives. The falls prevention program includes both an educational and active components like Balance training, Strength Training.
If you are at risk of falling based on the above risk factors and are interested in the program at the clinic, or if you are a physician, nurse practitioner, or caregiver who would like to refer a patient to the program, please contact us. Working together we can prevent falls!