Path 01 · Fall Prevention
Fall prevention
Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults, and most falls happen at home. We assess the risk, remove the hazards, and give the family a written fall-prevention checklist to keep, backed by the CDC's fall-prevention resources and the local Area Agency on Aging.
Why It Matters
A fall can lead to a fracture, a hospital stay, a loss of confidence, and a family's sudden realization that the home is no longer safe. The good news is that most falls are preventable. The home environment, the body, and daily routines can all be assessed and adjusted.
Our approach follows the CDC's STEADI framework: screen for risk, assess the contributing factors, and intervene with a plan. The home safety assessment covers the environment; the care plan covers the person; and the family leaves with a checklist they can act on immediately.
What We Do
We assess the risk, remove the hazards, and give you a plan
Assess the risk
The home safety assessment identifies the environmental risks, and the care plan identifies the physical and medication risks that raise fall danger.
Remove the hazards
Trip hazards are fixed, handholds are added, lighting is improved, and the bathroom is made safe, all under licensed work.
Give the family a checklist
The family receives a written, room-by-room fall-prevention checklist they can keep and work through at their own pace.
Start Today
The fall-prevention checklist
The full room-by-room checklist is free, and it is the fastest way to start reducing risk tonight. It takes the family through every room, every path, and every routine that affects fall safety.
- Room by room. Entry, living areas, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, stairs, and outdoor paths.
- Prioritized. Fix now, fix soon, and monitor, so the family knows where to start.
- Shared with us. Bring it to us and we will do the rest.
Trusted References
Fall prevention is one of the most studied areas of senior health. These are the authoritative sources we point families to:
- CDC STEADI: the CDC's Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries initiative for older adult fall prevention.
- CDC Patient & Caregiver Resources: brochures and tools for families, in English and Spanish.
- CDC About Older Adult Fall Prevention: the Falls Free CheckUp risk questionnaire and prevention overview.
Your local Area Agency on Aging offers fall prevention programs, home safety information, and support services for older adults and caregivers:
Worried about a fall at home?
Start with the needs assessment, or talk to us about a fall risk assessment for your loved one's home.