Fall Prevention exercise research study seeking participants in Sacramento, CA

Have you fallen? Are you afraid of falling?
Do you want to reduce the risk of falling?

IF so, this FALL PREVENTION RESEARCH STUDY may be just for you!

Why: The purpose of this California State University, Sacramento approved research study is to investigate the relationship between participating in the FallProof™at Home DVD program and fall risk reduction.

WHAT:

• Fall Prevevention exercise DVD program
• 12-week study
• Strictly voluntary participation: no financial compensation

HOW:

• Follow along with DVD program in your home
• Complete weekly adherence calendar
  
• Researcher provides next level of DVD program every 4 weeks
• Randomized assignment to study group (follows DVD program) or control group (no intervention, no new exercise program)
  
• Control group offered the FallProof™ at Home DVD program upon completion of study

WHERE:

• IN your home
• Pre- and Post-test assessments at local community or senior center

In order to participate, you must meet strict eligibility requirements:

WHO:

• over the age of 65
• Live independently in house or apartment
• Do not require an assistive device for mobility (can walk 200 feet independently)
• Must have fallen at least once in prior year or have 1+ fall risk factors
• Do not have cognitive impairment
• Do not have heart disease, respiratory, or circulation disease that impairs ability to function independently
• Do no have a progressive neurological condition (Parkinson's Disease, MS)
• Must have DVD player o access to one 3 times a week

WHEN:

• Oak Park Community Center: Aug 3, 10:30-3:30. 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd 95817
  
• Cordova Senior Activities Center: August 7, 10-2. 3480 Routier Road 95827
  
• South Natomas Community Center: August 10, 1-5. 2921 Truxel Road 95833
  
• Eskaton: August 18, 1-5. 5959 65th Street 95823
  

If you meet study requirements & want to be part of this fall prevention research study,

RESERVE YOUR APPOINTMENT. PLEASE CONTACT:

Kelly Ward (916) 821-5715 livinfit@gmail.com

Kelly Ward is a graduate student of the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration department at California State University, Sacramento. This research study design has been approved by CSUS human subjects committee.

FallProof™ is a nationally recognized balance and mobility program designed by Dr. Debra Rose of the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence. This is a pilot study of the FallProof at Home DVD series.