Length
One-time session, 2 hours
Format/Description
This education session focuses on the importance of preventing falls in order to stay safe and independent in your own home. We provide information about how and why falls occur, strategies to manage a fall if it happens, and how falls can be prevented in your home and community so that you can live in the place of your choice without losing your quality of life.
Who should attend?
This education session focuses on prevention and you do not need to have experienced a fall to attend. This education session would benefit anyone over 65, those who worry about falling, those who may feel unsteady when walking, standing or climbing stairs, or those who have been informed that they are at higher risk for falls.
Requirements/Expectations
Please come ready to participate in some discussion and make sure you have working audio/video on your device. Handouts and materials will be emailed to you ahead of time and you may find it helpful to have these printed and beside you during the session.
Benefits/Take-aways
Participants in the Steady and Strong workshop will learn how to assess and reduce their own falls risk, both at home and in the community. Before and after this one-time information session, participants complete the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES). This scale is designed to assess level of concern about falling.
*This presentation can accommodate those with hearing difficulties through the use of closed captioning.
81.0% of respondents have seen improved scores on the Falls Efficacy Scale (see above) after participating in the one-time information session, indicating decreased concern about falling. (November 2024)
Group Handout
Participant Feedback
“This was my second time taking this workshop as I am getting shakier than before. The workshop told me what to look for and and how to handle it.” (October 2024)
“Very relevant to my situation. Encouraged me to be more accepting of mobility aids. Stimulated me to be more serious about an exercise program.” (October 2024)
“Facilitators were friendly and knowledgeable. I found the videos demonstrating how to get up after a fall very useful. There was a lot of good information given in this session. Thank you!” (August 2024)