Fall Prevention Program

Our Fall Prevention Program provides free screenings, clinical assessments, and home modifications to those with the most significant risk of falling. Falls can lead to a loss of independence, but they are preventable. Our Fall Prevention Coordinator and Physical or Occupational Therapist will assess older adults to determine fall risk. Free modifications such as the installation of grab bars, improved lighting, and other fall prevention equipment will be provided. No structural modifications will be made.

 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • Low-income seniors (60 years old or older)

  • A resident of Solano County, California

  • Fear of falling, history of falls, desire to prevent falls

PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • FREE of cost

  • FREE Physical or Occupational Therapy assessment

  • FREE Fall Prevention medical equipment and installation

 

PROGRAM STEPS

  1. Contact our Fall Prevention Coordinator or Submit an online Fall Prevention Referral Form

  2. Complete Fall Prevention paperwork with our Fall Prevention Coordinator

  3. Complete a one-hour initial in-home assessment with a Physical/ Occupational Therapist

  4. Fall Prevention coordinator will place an order for the necessary equipment. ie: grab bars, shower chairs, grabbers, bed rails, etc.

  5. A licensed contractor will install the equipment and perform other minor home modifications as determined by the Therapist

  6. One-hour final in-home assessment with a Physical/ Occupational Therapist

  7. Follow-up call with our Fall Prevention Coordinator

 

Call to speak with our Fall Prevention Coordinator, Paula Meyer, at (707) 425-0638, ext. 8 to discuss the program, or submit a Fall Prevention Referral Form.