Fall Prevention

Resolving dizziness and the fear of falling is an excellent way to regain independence and stability in life. Dizziness can take away your confidence within your own home, making you afraid to move without the assistance of friends or family.

Falls and the consequences of falls in people over 65 results in major trauma and even death as well as nursing home placements.

The Family Health Center and Geriatric program are now offering a balance and fall prevention program. This is the same program offered at the Cleveland Clinic. UCLA and Johns Hopkins.

Under the direction of a physician, we will perform test on the four areas that affect your sense of balance:

• VISION
• NERVOUS SYSTEM
• MUSCLES AND JOINTS
• INNER EAR

Our fall prevention program can provide you with the most comprehensive services possible. We will take into account your medical condition, lifestyle an individual needs. Prescribed therapy often includes exercises or physical therapy to improve your balance and decrease your chances of falling. We will show you how to reduce the risk of falling while in your home or performing daily tasks.

Call or E-mail for further information.

• Have your vision and hearing checked regularly.
• Get up slowly.
• Exercise regularly in a controlled environment.
• Remove raised doorway thresholds in all rooms.
• Keep electrical cords and furniture out of walking paths.
• Avoid difficult-to-reach shelves.