Delaware County’s Source for Falls Prevention
Our Purpose
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.
Schedule your free home safety check!
Contact Us Online or 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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FIRST
Program
First In Response Service Team, or FIRST, is a service in which first responders partner with SourcePoint to help adults ages 55 and older get the resources needed to live safely at home for as long as possible.
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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. To learn more or request the series, contact Colleen Zombek, MSN, community education coordinator, at 740-363-6677 or czombek@mysourcepoint.org
Bingocize
Bingocize® is not just another health program—it’s a vibrant fusion of fitness and health education that seamlessly incorporates the beloved game of bingo! The combination is a winning formula that keeps Bingocizers coming back for more. Bingocize isn’t just about exercise and health education—it’s about creating memorable experiences infused with movement and social connections. Contact fallsprevention@delawarehealth.org for more information.
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 Colleen Zombek, MSN, community education coordinator, at 740-363-6677 or czombek@mysourcepoint.org.
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. Check here for current balance classes at SourcePoint.
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention. This evidence-based program utilizes Sun-style Tai Chi to improve balance, flexibility, strength, and overall mobility through slow, gentle movements and deep breathing, specifically targeted at reducing fall risk and managing arthritis pain, suitable for adults of all fitness levels, with or without arthritis, and can be modified to accommodate individual needs. To find classes, check our online registration site, or contact Valarie at vwright@MySourcePoint.org.
Walk with Ease
Walk With Ease. The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease Program is a community-based physical activity and self-management education program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes a guidebook and a walking schedule to get you safely moving toward better health. To find classes, check out our online registration site, or contact Colleen at czombek@MySourcePoint.org.
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.
Led by the Delaware Public Health District, the coalition consists of several local organizations and businesses committed to falls prevention, including SourcePoint. For more information, please get in touch with fallsprevention@delawarehealth.org.
