Fall prevention is important to consider as you get older. Physical changes and health conditions — and sometimes the medications used to treat those conditions — make falls more likely as you age. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Still, fear of falling doesn't need to rule your life.
Rate Your Risk of Falling:
CLICK HERE for a short quiz that can help calculate your risk of falling.
In-Home Falls Risk Assessment:
Falls are common, but are often preventable. Let our trained Registered Nurses conduct a FREE, in-home visit to assess the risk of falling in your house. To schedule a visit, call the Winnebago County Health Department at 920-232-3000 or email health@winnebagocountywi.gov.
Click here for more information about our In-Home Falls Risk Assessments.
Winnebago County Fall Prevention Videos:
Many of us are unaware of the changes in our health that could put us at risk for a fall. Join us for a 3-part series to help identify changes that put us at risk and how to make improvements so that we can Stay Active, Be Confident!
Resources:
- Winnebago County Fall Prevention Resource Guide
- Wellness Classes for Adults
- Finding Balance Together (Fall Prevention Coalition)
- Stay Active - Be Confident (Fall Prevention Program)
- Tips for Falls
