Reduce the Risk of Falls and Chronic Conditions: Patient Flyer
Healthcare Provider Screening Tool for Falls and Chronic Conditions
Healthcare Provider Screening Tool for Falls and Chronic Conditions
Exercise is Medicine
Prescribing physical activity (PA) in the right “dosage” is a highly effective prescription for preventing, treating, and managing more than 40 of the most common chronic health conditions encountered in clinical practice.
NC Falls Prevention Coalition
Visit this website to connect with fall prevention resources and partners through regional and state coalitions.
Referral Handout for Healthy Aging NC Evidence-based Programs
This referral handout is a great tool for helping participants and patients find the best evidence-based program for them. Healthy Aging NC helps connect agencies and programs that improve community health.
CDC STEADI-Rx
CDC STEADI (Stopping Elder Accidents, Death, and Injury) RX is a guide for pharmacists on how to screen pharmaceutical patients, assess their medications, and intervene to reduce fall risk.
Introduction and Lesson with Dr. Paul Lam- TCA/FP
Practice with this free Lesson from Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Program.
Fall Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers
This tool from the National Council on Aging guides important conversations with family members and/or health care professionals about creating a falls prevention action plan.
Physical Activity Guidelines
Half of all American adults have one or more preventable chronic diseases. 7/10 chronic disease can be positively influenced by exercise.
CDC STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents Deaths and Injuries) Fall Prevention Materials for Older Adults and Caregivers
Visit this site for family and caregiver resources: help caregivers to protect loved ones from falling, a falls risk self assessment, a home safety checklist, how to prevent falls, and more.