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| 2012 - Stand Up to Falling | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2012.1) | 35 |
Number of participants who improved fall prevention knowledge and skills to help reduce the risk of falling |
| 2012.2) | 35 |
Number of participants reporting intent to implement one or more strategies to reduce the risk of falling (such as protecting vision, reviewing medications, increase physical activity, necessary home modifications) |
| 2012.3) | 30 |
Number of participants who took action to protect their vision to reduce the risk of falling |
| 2012.4) | 25 |
Number of participants who took action to reduce their risk of falling at home through home modification |
| 2012.5) | 25 |
Number of participants who reviewed their medications with a health care professional to reduce the risk of falling |
| 2012.6) | 5 |
Number of participants who increased physical activity to reduce the risk of falling |
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
