Grant-funded fall prevention program in Sacramento

The Sierra Health Foundation recently awarded the North Sacramento Grandparents Support Group (NSGSG) a grant for fall prevention education and balance training classes to keep grandparents who are raising grandchildren healthy and free from falls. 

I collaborated with the administrators of the NSGSG to develop the program and am proud to be implementing my educational Fall Prevention 101 workshops and evidence-based FallProof™ balance training sessions throughout the Sacramento area over the next year.  

This grant-funded program enables me to educate a segment of the population whom I would not otherwise be able to work with; grandparents raising grandkids!   I'm used to working with older adults who seek out fall prevention services and balance training classes to remain independent.  This group of older adults may be aware of the seriousness of a fall but they do not know that falls can be prevented or have the time and resources to attend this type of program.

So we're bringing it to them!  All classes and workshops have PlayCare available for infants and toddlers so the grandparent can take care of their needs without worry. 

The first balance training class started Tuesday, August 6th at Northminster Presbyterian Church and will meet for one-hour, twice a week for four weeks.  The class is full with 15 participants of all ages and abilities.  I love what I do and I can't wait to see lives transform.

Fall Prevention 101 workshop: 
Monday, August 19:  10am-11:30am
Northminster Presbyterian Church 3235 Pope Ave   95821

Next FallProof Balance Training Class:
Sept. 3- Sept. 27:  Tues/Fri, 11-noon
Lilliput Children's Services  2750 Sutterville Road (Cottage #3 at Sacramento Children's Home) 95820

So Blessed!
The Fall Prevention Lady