The primary goal of the Fall Prevention Program (FPP) is to reduce and/or prevent the number of falls among at-risk low-income seniors.  The FPP uses a multi-pronged approach proven to be the most effective strategy to address the range of issues that leads to falls

• BEHAVIORAL. We educate and raise awareness about: falls and fall prevention, sedentary lifestyle, medication management, and better eating habits.
• PHYSICAL. We offer fall prevention skills-building training sessions that help to develop strength, improve mobility and balance and increase hand-eye coordination.
• ENVIRONMENTAL. We make suggestions during class and workshops for simple changes to their home environment i.e. grab bars, smoke alarms, stair railings, and hand held showers.

We also provide:

• Prevention education and skills-building training to raise awareness about risk factors that lead to unintentional falls.
• Free assessments to evaluate your risk for falling.
• Free classes that focus on strength, balance, mobility, and endurance.
• Free Falls Prevention booklets that include tips for home safety.
• Presentations to you and your loved ones or caregivers, community outreach to senior centers, senior residents, and senior health fairs.

Why?

• Falls are a common occurrence among seniors with at least 30% over age 65 taking a fall and falls are the leading cause of injury death (CDC 2001).
• In the year 2000, those 65+ represented slightly over 10% of the population of Alameda County yet accounted for 43% of the hospitalizations and deaths due to unintentional injuries (77% are falls).
• A recent study of people aged 72 and older found that the average health care cost of a fall injury was $19, 440 (excluding physician services) (Rizzo 1998).

Please Note:

1. There is no obligation to contribute.
2. A contribution is purely voluntary.
3. No eligible participants will be denied service because of a failure or inability to contribute

4. Participants must:

   • Be 60 years or older.
   • Be at-risk for a fall. Fallen in past or have poor balance.
   • Be approved by personal doctor to participate in group exercise class.
   • Have transportation to get to a group exercise site.

   How to Apply:

   To obtain an application for the Fall Prevention Program:

   Download a Registration Form

   Please download and fill out a Project Enhance Registration Form and a Health History Form. After you fill these out you may email them to FallPrevention@SpectrumCS.orgor bring them to your nearest Fall Prevention class locationand turn them into a Fitness Instructor.

   Registration Form

   Health History Form

   To see our Class Locations and Class Schedules Please click here

   Call:

   Talk to a staff member at
   510-209-0238

   Email:

   Send an email to
   FallPrevention@SpectrumCS.org