Steady Steps Balance Program

How the Program Works

First Choice Home Health & Hospice will provide a personal evaulation.  If you qualify we provide instruction in a personalized therapy program that may include:

• Home safety evaluation and assistive equipment
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Teach about assitive devices
• Provide information about fall prevention
• Medical Social Worker
• Home Health Aide & Nursing services

Facts About Falls

• The Centers for Disease Control report that more than 33\% of adults 65+, fall each year
• More than 40\% of hospital admissions for elderly people are fall-related
• Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors. 30\% of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries such as bruises, hip fractures, or head traumas
• Many falls go unreported due to fear of losing independence

How Steady Steps will Help

• Decrease the risk and fear of falling
• Decrease the risk of hospitalization
• Allow easier accomplishment of daily tasks
• Improve confidence while walking
• Improve safety in the home
• Provide further education