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Evidence-based Fall Prevention Programs Map

Evidence-based falls prevention programs can decrease falls and falls risk. Use the map to locate programs near you.



Fall Prevention Programs:


A Matter of Balance

Program Content

  • Eight 2-hour sessions
  • Set goals for increasing activity
  • Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
  • Exercise to increase strength and balance
  • Approved for remote delivery. Training Required

Evidence

  • Increases physical activity in sedentary older adults
  • Decreases fear of falling

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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® (TJQMBB)

Remote delivery since April 2022

Research Based

  • Dr. Fuzhong Li, developer
  • Combine TJQ and postural control science
  • 1 hour classes, 2x/week x 24 weeks

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance®

Decreases falls in Randomized Controlled Trials

  • 58% fewer falls in individuals 65 and older
  • 75% fewer injurious falls (65+ y.o.)
  • 67% fewer in people with Parkinson's Disease

(Li 2012, 2018, 2019)

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Enhance® Fitness

Program Description

Enhance®Fitness is an evidence-based group exercise and falls prevention program that helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered. It is delivered 3x/week for 16 weeks.

Evidence

  • Over 99% of participants say they would recommend Enhance Fitness to a friend.

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NEW REMOTE PROGRAM

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® (TJQMBB). Learn more by contacting Sandra Rovelli via swrovelli@earthlink.net.


Below is a video of Sandy's Story

Sandy is a participant in Memorial Hospital's A Matter of Balance program and Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance®. Sandy describes how the programs helped her regain her ability to do the activities she loves.