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Fall Prevention Screenings and Talks
One in three adults over age 65 fall each year. Seniors can learn how to reduce their risk and be safe at home with VNA Care Network & Hospice's fall prevention programs.
Fewer Falls, Safer Seniors
This free series combines talks, screenings, and exercise to help seniors stay healthy. Participants may also be eligible to receive a free home safety assessment by a physical therapist. Talk to the nurse or physical therapist at a Fewer Falls, Safer Seniors session to learn more.
Fewer Falls, Safer Seniors was made possible by a grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation. For more information, call 888-663-3688, ext. 5603 or 508-786-0693, ext. 5603.
Dedham
The Dedham Council on Aging, 735 Washington St., will host Fewer Falls, Safer Seniors beginning March 19. For more information or to register, call Laura Leventhal, Council on Aging director, at 781-326-1650.
Overview of Fall Prevention: 11 a.m. to noon March 19. This talk covers personal fall risk factor identification, steps to reduce your risk, and development of individual fall prevention plans.
Exercise: 11 a.m. to noon March 26. Learn about exercises and other physical activity to improve strength, balance, and flexibility.
Osteoporosis (Bone Density) and Foot Screenings: 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. April 2. Appointment required. Contact the Council on Aging.
Orthostatic Hypotension Screening and Assessment: 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. April 9. Appointment required. Contact the Council on Aging.
Balance Screening and Exercises to Improve Balance: 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. April 23. Appointment required. Contact the Council on Aging.
Medication Review and Teaching: 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. April 30. Appointment required. Contact the Council on Aging.
Making Fall Prevention Work for You: 11 a.m. to noon May 14. This talk wraps up the series and includes a group discussion.
Boylston
Fewer Falls, Safer Seniors starts at the Boylston Council on Aging, Town House, 599 Main St., on April 10. For more information or to regsiter, call Jane Meegan, Council on Aging director, at 508-869-6022.
Overview of Fall Prevention: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 10. This talk covers personal fall risk factor identification, steps to reduce your risk, and development of individual fall prevention plans.
Osteoporosis (Bone Density) and Foot Screenings: 9 a.m. to noon April 17. Appointment required. Contact the Council on Aging.
Exercise: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 24. Learn about exercises and other physical activity to improve strength, balance, and flexibility.
Orthostatic Hypotension Screening and Assessment: 9 a.m. to noon May 1. Appointment required. Contact the Council on Aging.
Balance Screening and Exercises to Improve Balance: 9 a.m. to noon May 8. Appointment required. Contact the Council on Aging.
Medication Review and Teaching: 9 a.m. to noon May 15. Appointment required. Contact the Council on Aging.
Making Fall Prevention Work for You: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. May 22. This talk wraps up the series and includes a group discussion.
Additional Resources
Safe at Home fall risk assessments are available in seniors' homes in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Referral Center staff will work with you and your physician to determine if a Safe at Home visit will be covered by Medicare or other health insurance. Safe at Home is also available on a private pay basis. To learn more, contact VNA Care Network & Hospice at 800-728-1862 or info@vnacarenetwork.org.
Download a variety of guides, including home safety checklists and exercises, to reduce your risk of a fall. Visit the health resources section of our website.