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​The RIGHT Choice for Senior Safety
 
Falls are a very serious health concern for aging seniors and their caregivers. Falls can have devastating consequences. They are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among seniors right here in our local communities and across the entire United States. They can lead to reduced activities of daily living (ADLs); a lower quality of life (QOL); a loss of independence; a rise in mental health challenges like panic, anxiety, and depression; a drop in life expectancy; and more.

That’s why Choice Physical Therapy & Wellness designs, develops, and delivers evidence-based fall prevention programs for (1) seniors; (2) individuals with aging patients, parents, or partners; and (3) home- and community-based service (HCBS) providers.
 
More than one in four senior adults in the U.S. experiences a fall each year, leading to reported falls and more than 32,000 deaths. One of every five falls causes a concerning injury, such as a strain, broken bone, or concussion—and about 3 million of these falls cause injuries serious enough to land seniors in the emergency room. About 300,000 seniors are hospitalized for hip fractures each year, with more than 95% of hip fractures due to falling (usually, falling sideways). Women fall more often than men and account for about three-quarters of hip fractures. Falling once doubles a senior’s chances of falling again.
 
At Choice PT, our Fall Prevention Programs reflect our understanding of how many factors can cause or be correlated with falls:
  •  Visual deficits and poor obstacle avoidance
  • Gait and balance deficits
  • Age-related failure to thrive (FTT)
  • Muscle weakness and
  • Neurological deficits
  •  Arthritis
  • Medication side effects, drug-drug interactions, and drug-supplement interactions
  • Low bone strength, osteoporosis, and fear of falling
  • Panic, anxiety, and depression
  • Use of ill-fitting assistive devices like walkers
  • Cognitive impairments and dementia
  • Reduced activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Cardiovascular conditions
  • Diabetes and peripheral diabetic neuropathy
  • A history of falls
  • And more
 
The good news is that falls are preventable—and fall prevention programs can be created for home settings, community care settings, and work settings alike.
 
At Choice PT, our fall prevention programs are outcomes accountable—and reduce fear, falls, injuries, emergency room (ER) visits, fatalities, and more. Our state-of-the-art programs align with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidance from the Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention within the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. They also reflect recommendations from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Our fall prevention programs can serve seniors aging in place; older patients recently discharged from hospitals; retired residents in assisted living facilities; members of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs); aging patients in nursing homes; seniors with dementia in adult daycare centers; and more. By offering fall prevention programs, Choice PT & Wellness helps older adults maintain their health, well-being, and independence.
 
We help seniors:
  • Reduce the risk of tripping, falling, and incurring fall-related injuries
  • Gain or regain confidence, self-esteem, and a positive outlook on life
  • Improve balance, strength, and flexibility
  • Increase physical activity levels
  • Restore activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Improve quality of life
  • Protect or restore the ability to perform basic self-care and live independently
 
Our fall prevention programs meet the needs of older adults (of all abilities) and the enterprises that serve them.
 
In support of fall prevention goals, we…
  • Assess home, work, and community care settings—and evaluate home-based, work-based, and community-based activities—for health risks, fall risks, and recovery risks
  • Identify essential quick fixes for immediate risk reduction (e.g., making living, work, and community space more accessible and less cluttered)—and develop risk-mitigation roadmaps to reduce the incidence, prevalence, and cost of falls over time
  • Deliver athletic, preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and palliative care interventions for fall prevention and recovery (e.g., focusing on ophthalmic referrals, obstacle avoidance, gait and balance training, muscle strength and conditioning programs, and more)
If you are interested in learning more about Choice PT fall prevention programs, please contact any of our offices.
Information for Patients

Choice Physical Therapy & Wellness: Fall Prevention Programs for Seniors

Falls are a serious problem for seniors. They can lead to injuries, broken bones, and even death. Choice Physical Therapy & Wellness offers fall prevention programs to help seniors stay safe and independent.

Our programs are designed to help seniors improve their balance, strength, and flexibility. We also teach them how to avoid falls by identifying and fixing hazards in their homes and communities.

Our programs are based on the latest research and are outcomes accountable. This means that we track our patients' progress and make changes to their programs as needed to ensure that they are getting the best possible results.

Our fall prevention programs are available for seniors of all abilities. We also offer programs for businesses and organizations that serve seniors.

​If you are interested in learning more about Choice PT fall prevention programs, please contact any of our offices.