FALLS PREVENTION RESOURCES
Falls Prevention Proclamation 2011
September 19-23, 2011 is Fall Prevention Awareness Week in Washington State. Read the proclamation signed by Governor Chris Gregoire.
Fall Prevention Activities - 2012 Schedule
The 2012 Schedule of fall prevention activities will be posted soon. In the meantime, check out the variety of activities that were held throughout in Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula in celebration of Falls Prevention Week 2011.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions in Washington State
Aging and Disability Services Administration and the Department of Health have developed a website for dissemination of information regarding evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion programs for adults. Living Well with Chronic Conditions in Washington State is a website for providers and potential providers, leaders, trainers, participants, and social and health services staff to learn about healthy aging and self-management programs. Site includes links to programs, training, workshops, resources and events.
The Good News About Falls Prevention
This 10-minute video helps older adults and their families understand the risks of falls and practical ways to prevent falls.
Free Training To Help Aides Prevent Falls
The National Council on Aging and PHI has developed a new Falls Prevention Awareness curriculum for home health care workers. Uniquely designed for adult learners, the Fall Prevention Awareness training curriculum helps home health aides reduce falls and minimize injury to their clients by increasing their awareness of the risk factors for common falls and by enhancing their communication skills.
Getting Up From A Fall
After a fall, people typically panic. Getting up from a fall is important in preventing new injuries and taking proper care of yourself.
Home Team Questionnaire
Your HOME Team: Home Modifications, Optical Review, Medication Safety, Exercise. You are the ''Captain'' of your HOME Team.
Managing Your Medications
One of the major causes of falling is side effects from prescription drug medications. A few questions when you start a medication can prevent disastrous consequences.
Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can lead to moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can even increase the risk of early death. Fortunately, falls are a public health problem that is largely preventable.
Older Adult Falls Prevention: Perceptions, Beliefs & Behaviors
The likelihood of falls and fall injuries in older individuals can be reduced by by using proven prevention strategies. This article describes a number of effective interventions as well as discussing older adults' perceptions and beliefs about falls and fall prevention that affect their readiness to adopt behavioral changes to reduce falls risk.
Reasons To Exercise
Need a little push? Here are some great reasons for you to get and stay fit!
Stay Fit Guide 2008
S.A.I.L. Guide
Web Resources
Healthy Aging
My Falls Free Plan
Traumatic Brain Injury
