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Public Health and Environment Division

Senior Fall Prevention

Assisting Seniors to Live Safely in their Own Homes

The Senior Fall Prevention program provides individual fall risk assessments to local seniors who are 60 years or older. The goal of the Senior Fall Prevention program is to Increase the ability of Broomfield residents aged 60 years and older to live longer independently in their home through an integrated approach to fall prevention.

 

What services are available through this program?

  • Comprehensive fall risk assessment evaluating:

    • General health status,

    • nutrition,

    • physical activity, and

    • home/environmental hazards.

  • Medication reviews

  • Nutrition education

  • Home modifications

  • Fall prevention education

  • Referrals to other community resources

The Senior Fall Prevention program is grant funded through the CompreCare Foundation, Inc. Elderly Health Promotion Initiative.

Over 7,500 older Coloradoans are hospitalized each year for fall-related injuries.
DID YOU KNOW?
Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalization among seniors.

To schedule a fall risk assessment or to learn more about this program, call 720.887.2213 or send an e-mail to mthatcher@broomfield.org.

Injury Prevention Program