Area Agency on Aging of The Capital Area

Falls Prevention/Health and Wellness Program

Check here for updates about our Health and Wellness programs.

Falls-Prevention Training description
This program is designed to help older adults 60+ years of age reduce their fear of falling through group discussion, problem-solving strategies and increasing the physical activity levels of those who have concerns about falls. The class consists of eight two-hour sessions.

Checking for Fall Hazards in the Home: Home Safety Checklist

To sign up for the Falls Prevention Coach Training, CLICK HERE

Falls Prevention Tool Kit

For more information please contact Joan Conrad at Austin local (512) 916-6180 or Toll free 888-622-9111 ext. 6180

Austin Silver Sneaker Locations - Free Classes

BalletFitBasic - Free Classes

Texas Falls Prevention Coalition (TFPC) CLICK HERE

Resources

CDC- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Injury Center Preventing Falls Among Older Adults
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/preventadultfalls.htm

Mayo Clinic-Senior Health
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fall-prevention/HQ00657

National Council on Aging (NCOA)- Center for Healthy Aging
http://www.healthyagingprograms.org/content.asp?sectionid=69

Maine Health- Partnerships for Healthy Aging
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
http://www.mmc.org/mh_body.cfm?id=432