Service Information
Falls Prevention Education Rotating Locations CITY OF GUELPH, TOWN OF ERIN, TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH
VON - Waterloo Wellington Dufferin
Category: Health Education Classes
Target Population: Frail Elderly, Osteoporosis, Seniors
Service Details
Description:

6 Week Falls Prevention Education Session offering two Education Sessions Each week. Program Location rotates every six weeks



Falls Prevention Curriculum



Day 1: The Legend of the Fall & Chronic Illness
Day 3: Blood Pressure/Hypotension

Day 2: Muscles & Bone Health
Day 4: Vision and Hearing Changes

Day 5: Those Darn Feet

Day 6: Sleep Disturbances& Mental Health

Day 7: Medication Use

Day 8: Home and Environment Safety
Day 9: Mobility Aids and Assistive Devices
Day 10: Nutrition & Incontinence
Day 11: Building Balance at Home
Day 12: How to get up from a Fall


Therapy Services: Kinesiology
Languages: English
Cost to Client:
No cost - free
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age: 18 yrs
Criteria:
Stay Strong, Live Long -- to a drop-in education series on healthy aging, prevention of chronic illnesses, and promotion of independent living.
 
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