Stay Steady, Stay Safe: Fall Prevention Tips
In partnership with Riverside University Health System, the Office on Aging is raising awareness about falls and promoting easy steps to prevent them, while enhancing your overall health and well-being.
Watch our Fall Prevention Program videos to learn simple exercises and tips that can help you avoid falls and stay healthy:
- Introduction to Fall Prevention: Learn the basics of preventing falls and fall-related injuries.
- Home Safety Assessment: Understand fall risks that exist at home and improvements you can make for a safer environment.
- Tai Chi for Fall Prevention: Learn how Tai Chi can benefit your physical and mental well-being.
- Gait and Balance Training: Improve your gait and strengthen your balance with easy to learn techniques.
- Chair Exercises for Limited Mobility: Enhance your balance and reduce stress through chair yoga exercises.
- Strength Exercises: Build strength through simple, home exercises to help prevent falls.
These videos were the result of a project funded by a contract with the California Department on Aging.
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Stay Steady, Stay Safe: Fall Prevention Tips
In partnership with Riverside University Health System, the Office on Aging is raising awareness about falls and promoting easy steps you can take to prevent them, while also enhancing your overall health and well-being. Our Fall Prevention Program video series offers guidance to help you avoid falls and remain safe and independent. Learn how to identify fall risks at home, build confidence, strength, and balance with exercises like Tai Chi and chair yoga, and discover simple ways to prevent falls every day. These videos were the result of a project funded by a contract with the California Department on Aging.
Watch each of our Fall Prevention Program videos to learn simple exercises and tips that can help you avoid falls and stay healthy:
Stay Steady, Stay Safe: Fall Prevention Tips
In partnership with Riverside University Health System, the Office on Aging is raising awareness about falls and promoting easy steps to prevent them, while enhancing your overall health and well-being. These videos were the result of a project funded by a contract with the California Department on Aging.
Watch each of our Fall Prevention Program videos to learn simple exercises and tips that can help you avoid falls and stay healthy:
Additional Resources
Looking for more information or support? The organizations listed below offer valuable resources on fall prevention and aging.
Administration on Community Living (ACL) - The agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that promotes the independence and inclusion of older adults and people with disabilities. Visit their fall prevention resources here: https://acl.gov/FallsPrevention.
National Institute on Aging (NIA) - As part of the National Institute on Health (NIH), this U.S. government agency supports and conducts research on aging and age-related diseases. Their site has articles on fall related problems and tips to prevent future falls: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - The national public health agency of the United States under the Department of Health and Human Services. Their site lists resources for individuals, communities, and care givers on preventing falls: https://www.cdc.gov/falls/communication-resources/index.html.
California Department on Aging (CDA) - The state department that administers programs to improve the quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their families across California. Their Aging Resources page lists information on a variety of programs and services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers: https://aging.ca.gov/Aging_Resources/.
National Council on Aging (NCOA) - A non-profit organization founded in 1950 that works to improve the health and financial security of older adults. Their Fall Prevention Resource page offers tools, articles, and guides to reduce your fall risks: https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/health/prevention/falls-prevention/.
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