In Delaware County, SourcePoint is your source for falls prevention.
If you or an older adult in your life has fallen, you’re not alone. More than one in four people age 65 years or older fall each year. The risk of falling—and fall-related problems—rises with age.
However, many falls can be prevented. For example, exercising, managing your medications, having your vision checked, and making your home safer are all steps you can take to prevent a fall.
How We Can Help
Home Safety
Checks
Your home should be a safe haven, and SourcePoint can provide a free inspection of your home and suggestions on how to make it safer.
To schedule your free home safety check, call 740-363-6677
Falls Prevention
Programs
SourcePoint offers free, proven classes to address falls, including A Matter of Balance, Falls-Free Zone, Health in Action, and Aging Mastery
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Health & Wellness
Programs
At SourcePoint’s enrichment center, adults ages 55 and better can participate in a variety of endurance, flexibility, strength, and balance activities.
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Falls Prevention Workshops & Classes
Aging Mastery
This evidence-based workshop series from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) helps older adults create a playbook for aging well. The classes emphasize the mastery concept – taking learning and turning it into behavior – and include evidence-informed materials, group discussion, peer support, and small rewards. The 10-session series is led by expert speakers who focus on numerous topics including exercise, sleep, healthy eating and hydration, medication management, financial fitness, and advance planning.
A Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance is an award-winning, proven workshop that teaches practical strategies to reduce your fear of falling and increase your activity level. Classes are held in Delaware County and central Ohio locations throughout the year. LEARN MORE
Falls Free Zone
We created the Falls-Free Zone curriculum to provide comprehensive information to help prevent falls. We are bringing this information right to you via SourcePoint On-the-Go! To learn more or to schedule a presentation, contact Allison Chakroff, community education coordinator, at 740-363-6677 or achakroff@MySourcePoint.org.
Health in Action
Take the steps to a healthier lifestyle in six weekly sessions to Better Health Self-Management! Problem-solve your health challenges with the support of other participants. Individuals with chronic conditions and caregivers are welcome. This no-cost workshop series provides you with the tools to make an action plan for better health including Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Better Breathing, Medication Management, Communicating about Your Condition, and more. Classes are held in Delaware County and central Ohio locations throughout the year. LEARN MORE
Falls Prevention Coalition
The goal of the Stepping Up to Prevent Falls Coalition is to prevent falls among older adults by convening a group of committed, local partners to implement evidence-based strategies to prevent falls. Strategies include:
- Provide more fall-risk assessments.
- Build systems for home assessment and modifications.
- Increase access to balance and mobility training.
- Reduce risk factors, such as medication interactions.
- Increase the availability of medical screenings, including vision and hearing tests.
The coalition consists of several local organizations and businesses committed to falls prevention, including SourcePoint. For more information on how SourcePoint participates, contact Allison Chakroff, community education coordinator, at 740-363-6677 or achakroff@MySourcePoint.org.
