Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Kate Thompson
Major Program: Stand Up to Falling
One-third of adults ages 65 years and older fall each year (Hornbrook 1994; Hausdorff, 2001). Between 2001 and 2005, there were 5,689 seniors (age 65+) in Kentucky who were hospitalized with a principal diagnosis indicating a fall (Kentucky State Plan on Aging 2009-2012). According to the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center in Campbell County for seniors (age 65 +), the estimated emergency department visits to hospitals for unintentional falls from 2008-2012 was 30-40%. &n
Author: Diane Mason
Major Program: Stand Up to Falling
Falls are painful, common, and costly. But proven community-based fall prevention programs demonstrate positive change in both knowledge and behavior (National Council on Aging, 2016). Fall prevention programs have the potential to save an estimated $18-21,000 in health care costs per person, in cases involving a fatality or hospitalization. Boone County Cooperative Extension presented a one-time “Stand Up to Falling” program to more than 100 aging adults as part of the Cooperat
Author: Valerie Holland
Major Program: Stand Up to Falling
Jefferson County presented Stand Up to Falling to 35 participants. After the program, 30 increased their knowledge to reduce the risk of falling; and 25 increased their knowledge regarding how to safely get up from a fall. 35 expressed aspirations to reduce fall risk and make a positive behavioral change toward healthy, independent, and quality aging. Fall prevention programs demonstrate positive change in both knowledge and behavior. Fall prevention programs have the potential to save an estima
Author: Rachel Hance
Major Program: Stand Up to Falling
Kentucky’s current population of seniors (65+) is 13.3%. In 2012, according to the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center, over 7,000 adults 65 years of age or older were hospitalized and approximately 27,000 older adults were treated for fall related injuries in Kentucky hospitals. To address this issue locally, Logan County presented Stand Up To Falling to five participants. After the program, 80% of participants strongly agreed and 20% agreed that they had increased their unders
