Falls Prevention Strategies for Older Adults
Falls are a significant risk for older adults, with most incidents occurring at home during routine activities. Vision impairment, muscle weakness, and medications are common contributing factors. Fear of falling can lead to reduced quality of life, increased frailty, and social isolation. Evidence-based falls prevention programs offer structured approaches to reducing falls risk and improving overall well-being for seniors.
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What Can You Do to Prevent Falls?
POLL: Who is in the audience? PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
What do we know about falls? What do we know about falls? 1/2 to 2/3 of falls occur around the home. A majority of falls occur during routine activities Falls usually aren t caused by just one issue. It s a combination of things coming together. Vision impairment Muscle weakness Medications A large portion of falls are preventable! In chat box write one of the biggest falls issues older adults face In chat box write one of the biggest falls issues older adults face PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
What do we know about fear of falling? What do we know about fear of falling? It is reasonable to be concerned about falls - safety is important 1/3 to 1/2 of older adults acknowledge fear of falling PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
How can the fear of falling impact our lives? How can the fear of falling impact our lives? Fear of falling is associated with: decreased satisfaction with life increased frailty depression decreased mobility and social activity Fear of falling is a risk factor for falls PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
What Can You Do? Explore the value of evidence-based falls prevention programs Supported by extensive research Measurable outcomes to achieve specific goals Clear, structured, and detailed Peer-reviewed and endorsed by a federal agency Can be replicated in many settings PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
Programs for Individuals at High Risk for Falls CAPABLE Otago FallsTalk FallScape PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
Programs for Individuals at Increasing Risk for Falls A Matter of Balance EnhanceFitness Fit & Strong! Stepping On PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
Programs for Individuals at Lower Risk for Falls Bingocize Healthy Steps for Older Adults Healthy Steps in Motion Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Tai Chi for Arthritis Tai Chi Prime Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance YMCA Moving for Better Balance PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls Cognitive Restructuring Program that reduces the fear of falling & increases activity levels for community dwelling older adults. A Matter of Balance is an Evidence Based Falls Prevention Program PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls Participant Outcomes 97% are more comfortable talking about their fear of falling. 97% feel comfortable increasing activity level 99% plan to continue exercising 98% would recommend A Matter of Balance PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls Who should attend? Who should attend? Anyone concerned about falls Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength Anyone who has fallen in the past Anyone who has restricted activities due to fear of falling. PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls During 8 two hour sessions participants learn: During 8 two hour sessions participants learn: View falls as controllable Set goals for increasing activity Make changes to reduce falls at home Exercise to increase strength and balance PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls Low Vision Translation 12 and 20 font Participant Workbooks Audio CD of Exercises and Participant Workbook Leader Training with test for competency in implementing Low Vision Materials. Instruction sheet for playing DVD s in segments to introduce speakers, review segment content and visual text. Low Vision Translation PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls Low Vision Translation Must be a Master Trainer in MOB to access the Low Vision Translation. To learn how to become a Master Trainer for A Matter of Balance Program you can contact Kirsten and contact info will be provided at the end of the presentation. Low Vision Translation PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
A Matter of Balance: Low Vision Translation in MA Partnered with Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, Perkins School for the Blind, Department of Public Health Presented MOB at low vision support groups and scheduled workshops Each participant could let coaches know what support they needed during workshop Large font workbooks, audio CD s and braille workbooks were all made available PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
A Matter of Balance: Low Vision Translation in CA Partnered with The Braille Institute to offer workshops Large font workbooks, audio CD s and braille workbooks are available for all participants Exercises from the Low Vision Translation shared with all trained Coaches during annual update trainings PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
How do I find Evidence-based Programs? State Falls Prevention Coalition Contacts State Falls Prevention Coalition Contacts Found on NCOA s website www.ncoa.org Listed by state with one or more contacts listed PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
Do other programs have adaptations? Self Self- -Management Resource Center Programs Management Resource Center Programs Chronic Disease Suite of Programs Participants can receive charts as handouts Participants communicate with leaders about what is helpful ie: sitting close to leaders, everyone introduce themselves as they speak Other programs will make adaptations PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
Thank You! Kirsten Dorsey MaineHealth, A Matter of Balance KADorsey@mainehealth.org Melissa Donegan Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore MDonegan@esmv.org Christy Lau Partners in Care Foundation CLau@picf.org PARTNERS IN CARE FOUNDATION
