FALL PREVENTION
In the United States, Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death among adults ages sixty-five and older. More than one in four adults fall each year, leading to 41.000 deaths, 3.6 million emergency department visits, and 1.2 million hospital stays each year. Older adult falls result in about 80 billion in annual medical costs, of which Medicare only covers two-thirds. Thankfully, the CDC’s Still Going Strong awareness campaign has proven, The emotional and financial trauma of falls can be prevented. Additionally, we recommend engaging with their MyMobilityPlan worksheet to learn what more you can do to prevent falls in your personal life. Ultimately, we recommend participating in our FREE FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP to access your needs, and what your next steps may be.
THE STATISTICS
In the United States, Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death among adults ages sixty-five and older. More than one in four adults fall each year, leading to 41.000 deaths, 3.6 million emergency department visits, and 1.2 million hospital stays each year. Older adult falls result in about 80 billion in annual medical costs, of which Medicare only covers two-thirds. Thankfully, the CDC’s Still Going Strong awareness campaign has proven, The emotional and financial trauma of falls can be prevented. Additionally, we recommend engaging with their MyMobilityPlan worksheet to learn what more you can do to prevent falls in your personal life. Ultimately, we recommend participating in our FREE FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP to access your needs, and what your next steps may be.
National Council On Aging
Stay healthy and independent by checking your risk for a fall! Falls are not a natural part of aging. Even if you’re healthy or have talked with your health care provider, it’s important to check your risk. There are many steps you can take to prevent a fall. Answer 13 simple questions to get your falls risk score and resources to prevent falls.
One-Minute Self-Assessment
At Stonehaven Studios, we have developed a one-minute self-assessment to raise your minute-to-minute awareness, and help you gain any support you need. Today we are going to fill your fall prevention toolkit so you can become a part of a support network for yourself and others. Our one-minute, simple self assessment for falls is in order to navigate the world of medicine. Let's keep it simple like the doctors do!
Answer yes or no to the following three questions:
Have you had a fall in the past year?
Have you had a fall in the past six months?
Have you fallen more than once this year?
No? Keep up the good work!
If you’ve fallen once, slow down & see your doctor.
If you had 2 or more falls, Or hospitalized due to a fall this year,
You Are A High Fall Risk! Update your treatment plan with a specialist!
Take Our Free Workshop!
Thank you again to all of our participants, we hope you are informed and inspired to recommit to preventing falls for yourself and others. We recommend the above resources from the CDC and NCOA For those unable to attend in-person, you can watch our presentation below!
Balance Exercises
Doctor-Patient Demos
LEFT: BALANCE - GAIT TEST | RIGHT: DOCTOR-PATIENT QUESTIONS