About this Event
This class is taught in partnership with Stanford Health Care Fall Prevention Program.
Learn how to identify fall risks and simple and effective home modifications to prevent falls. Learn six steps to prevent falls and what to do right after a fall happens. Get connected with community resources to maintain safety and wellness.
Participants will learn:
Fall Statistics & Data and How to Reduce Falls
Home Modifications
- Lighting, Stairs, & Showers, Carpets & Floors, Helpful Devices
Fall Prevention Activities & Programs
- Strength & Balance Exercises
- What to do After a Fall
- Locate Fall Prevention Programs in Santa Clara County
Wellness Resources
- Medic Alert Systems
- L.I.F.E. File (Lifesaving Information for Emergencies)
- Senior Centers in Santa Clara County
- Medic*tion Disposal
- STEADI: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Fall Information
Community Programs & Services
- 2-1-1 & Sourcewise
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*Refreshements Provided
This course is open to individuals who live or work within the communities served by Santa Clara County Fire Department: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno, Saratoga and the unincorporated surrounding areas.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
LGS Recreation - Adult Recreation Center, 208 East Main Street, Los Gatos, United States
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