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.
Fall Prevention and Chronic Conditions: Programs Across the Continuum of Care
This presentation explores the relationship of chronic conditions and fall risk, including program recommendations across the continuum of care.
Healthy Aging NC Community Based Falls Prevention Programs
This resource will guide people to the program that is a best fit for an individual or community.
6 Steps to Prevent a Fall
This infographic from the National Council on Aging describes 6 steps to prevent a fall. (Great resource for patients, participants, and family members.)
Falls Prevention Programs Save Money and Lives
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) presents an NC specific infographic summarizes fall prevention programs and their effectiveness.
Patient Activation Measure (PAM) for Participants
The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is a 13-item survey that assesses a person’s knowledge and confidence in managing chronic health conditions. Learn more about the results of this measure with participants of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program here in NC.
Arthritis Resources: North Carolina and Nationally
Arthritis resources both in North Carolina and nationally including data, evidence-based programs, and the American Physical Therapy Association.