What: Initiative Organization Name: Falls Free Dane coalition led by Safe Communities Where: Dane County, WI Description: The Balance Stamp of Approval (BSOA) was created in 2019 to make it easier to quickly find classes and activities that are good…
Stay Balanced and Prevent Falls Pets are wonderful companions who help keep us active, but they can also knock us off balance and increase our risk of falls! Join the Falls Free® Wisconsin Coalition, a statewide initiative committed to reducing…
What: Initiative Name: Safe at Home Where: Dane County, WI Major Project Activities: Safe at Home is a program offering free home safety assessments to Dane County older adults to prevent in home falls and accidents. The program is in…
Learn what to do if you experience a fall and who to call for help if you need it. Deputy Chief Jeff Dostalek with the Fitch-Rona EMS District recently sat down with the Falls Free® Wisconsin Coalition and shared what…
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What: Initiative Name: Building Capacity for Stepping On- A Healthcare Experience Where: Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI Major Project Activities: Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations at Froedtert Hospital, an adult Level I Trauma Center located in Milwaukee…
What: Falls Prevention Program Name: Tai Chi Classes Where: Area senior centers in Dane County About the Program: Tai Chi is a mind and body exercise which originated in ancient China and has been shown to have many health benefits.…
What: Falls Prevention Program Name: Ballroom Basics for Balance™ Where: Dane County About: Ballroom Basics for Balance™ (BB4B) is a curriculum that encompasses classes for community members, trainings for teachers, and educational experiences, offering a fun way to practice balance…
What: Falls Prevention Program Name: Bincocize Organization: ADRC of Jackson County Where: Jackson County About: Bingocize strategically combines the game of bingo, exercise, and/ health education. Certified facilitators choose between three separate workshops that focus on exercise- only, exercise and…
Chances are you or someone you know has experienced a fall. If you have, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 4 older adults (ages 65+) have a fall each…
