Success StoryAging Seniors



Aging Seniors

Author: Valerie Holland

Planning Unit: Jefferson County CES

Major Program: Stand Up to Falling

Plan of Work: Educating, & empowering individuals & families to make responsible choices & develop lifeskills

Outcome: Initial Outcome

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 estimated $18-21,000 in health care costs per person, in cases involving a fatality or hospitalization. With 35 individuals participating in Stand Up To Falling, Jefferson County potentially saved $735,000 in Medicaid claims. 







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