Health, Prevention and Wellness
Health, Prevention and Wellness Programs provide older adults with the tools to maintain their health, reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases, and manage their health to live as independently as possible. Additionally these programs help older adults to improve and /or maintain their physical and mental health, reduce their risk of falling, and better manage their chronic diseases.
Austin Local: 512.916.6180
Toll Free: 888.622.9111 Ext. 6180
Falls Prevention
This program is designed to help older adults 60+ years of age reduce their fear of falling through group discussion, problem-solving strategies and increasing the physical activity levels of those who have concerns about falls.
A Matter of Balance Falls Prevention Class
A Matter of Balance falls prevention class consists of eight, 2-hour sessions taught twice a week for four weeks, or once a week for eight weeks. If this sounds like something you would like to do, please Register Here.
Caution! Coaching A Matter of Balance classes is fun and rewarding! Would you like to learn how to coach A Matter of Balance falls prevention class within your community? No teaching experience necessary. We provide free 8-hour coach training and materials – You provide the time and desire to work with our seniors in preventing falls. For a complete job description, click here.
Access the Texas Falls Prevention Coalition (TFPC) Here
Click Here for Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Home Safety Checklist
Checking for Fall Hazards in the Home: Home Safety Checklist
Health, Prevention and Wellness Staff
Joan Conrad
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Austin Local: 512.916.6180
Toll Free: 888.622.9111 Ext. 6180
Resources
CDC- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Injury Center: Preventing Falls Among Older Adults Mayo Clinic-Senior Health National Council on Aging (NCOA)- Center for Healthy Aging Maine Health- Partnerships for Healthy Aging: Managing Concerns About Falls
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