Resources for Older Adults and Family Members
You can do much to prevent falls that result in serious injury. Here are some excellent resources to assess your risk for falling and advice that can help you stay on your feet, remain independent and healthy.
Identifying Risks for Falls
What you can do to prevent falls
English pdf
Spanish pdf
Patient’s Guide to Fall Prevention
This brochure provides a guide to help you identify risk factors for falling, including a form to list medicines taken and dosages. pdf
Basics of Fall Prevention
This flyer discusses the key components of prevention falls.
English pdf
Spanish pdf
You Can Prevent Falls Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides simple information about preventing falls. pdf
Are You Or A Loved One At Risk For Falls?
This one-sheet PDF outlining risks, consequences and what doctors can do to help assess risks for falls. pdf
Contact Us at Stop Falls Napa Valley if you need assistance in determining your risk for falling or feel you are at risk.
Home Safety
Catch Yourself
Safe Steps to Fall Prevention.
English pdf
Home Safety Checklist
This brochure provides information about making your home falls safe and provides a checklist for you to use in assessing your home.
English pdf
Spanish pdf
Contact Us at Stop Falls Napa Valley for help with home assessment and modification.
Balance and Mobility/Physical Activity
Balance and Mobility
This fact sheet describes some of the causes of balance and mobility problems. pdf
Contact Us at Stop Falls Napa Valley for a list of physical activity programs for older adults or to find out how to get an assessment of your gait and balance.
Other Information
Stop Falls Napa Valley Brochure
English pdf
Spanish pdf |
