Balance and Fall Prevention

According to the CDC, more than one third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States and 20% to 30% of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries. Take a moment to explore helpful balance and fall prevention programs and services, articles, and related resources.

Programs & Services

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Balance and Fall Prevention

Programs that help to prevent falls in older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Balance & Fall Prevention Assessment

Sentara Martha Jefferson Outpatient Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy

590 Peter Jefferson Parkway, 2nd Floor, Charlottesville, VA 22911

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Main: (434) 817-4284
Toll-Free: (800) 633-6353
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens (AASC)

216 College Ridge Road, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609

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Main: (276) 964-4915
Fax: (276) 963-0130
Toll-Free: (800) 656-2272
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls

Bay Aging

112 Peach Grove Lane, Montross, VA 22520

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Main: (804) 493-0238 x1411
Fax: (804) 493-0733
Toll-Free: (800) 493-0238
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls

Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc.

501 12th Street, Corner of Madison and 12th, Lynchburg, VA 24504

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Main: (434) 385-9070
Fax: (434) 385-9209
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls

District Three Governmental Cooperative

4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354

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Main: (276) 783-8157
Fax: (276) 783-3003
Toll-Free: (800) 541-0933
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Balance and Vestibular Therapy

Programs that conduct an evaluation of individuals who have balance problems that include observation of posture, balance, movement, and compensatory strategies; and develop an individualized treatment plan that includes specific head, body, and eye exercise. Treatment may also include an increase in activities and exercise in order to strengthen muscles and increase the individual’s tolerance for symptom-provoking stimuli. Although most commonly offered by physical therapists, balance and vestibular therapy (VRT) can also be provided by physicians, occupational therapists or audiologists.

Balance and Vestibular Therapy, Sheltering Arms Hospital, Midlothian

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers

13700 Saint Francis Boulevard, Suite 400, Midlothian, VA 23114

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Main: (804) 764-1000
Toll-Free: (877) 567-3422
Balance and Vestibular Therapy, South Neuro Center

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers

13700 Saint Francis Boulevard, Suite 400, Midlothian, VA 23114

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Main: (804) 764-1000
Toll-Free: (877) 567-3422
Balance and Vestibular Therapy, Sheltering Arms Hospital, Mechanicsville

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers

8254 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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Main: (804) 764-1001
Toll-Free: (877) 567-3422
Balance and Vestibular Therapy, Reynolds Center

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers

6627 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230

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Main: (804) 764-1000
Toll-Free: (877) 567-3422
Balance and Vestibular Therapy, Hanover Neuro Center

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers

8254 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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Main: (804) 764-1001
Toll-Free: (877) 567-3422
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Statewide and Nationwide

Balance and Vestibular Therapy

Balance and Vestibular Program

Sheltering Arms Institute (SAI)

2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA 23233

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Main: (804) 877-4000
Fax: (804) 877-4003

Balance and Fall Prevention

Programs that help to prevent falls in older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Information and Support, Balance and Dizziness Disorders

Vestibular Disorders Association

5018 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

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Main: (503) 229-7705
Fax: (503) 229-8064
Toll-Free: (800) 837-8428

Articles

Age in Action: Building Interprofessional Teams through Evidence Based Practice Training in Falls Prevention

This Age in Action newsletter examines Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) programs on reducing falls at two different organizations with different staffing patterns for changing practice around falls prevention.
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Age in Action: Falling Down - Assessing the Risk of Falls in Older Adults

This Age in Action newsletter examines how to assess the chance of falling, identify those people at risk and develop an interevention strategy for them.
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Age in Action: Medications as a Risk Factor in Falls

This Age in Action newsletter explores how medications can be a risk factor in falls for older adults with and without intellectual disabilities.
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Balance: Fall Prevention

Tips to lower your risk of falling including home adaptations.
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Fall Prevention

Read tips to help you or your loved one prevent falls and fall related injuries.
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Fall Risk Factors

A brief description of risk factors and age related changes often causing falls.
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Fall-Proofing Your Home

There are many changes you can make to your home that will help you avoid falls and ensure your safety.
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Four Types of Exercise Can Improve Your Health and Physical Ability

Four types of exercise can improve your health - endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility.
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How to Prevent Falls [Aging Well with a Physical Disability Factsheet Series]

Older adults with a physical disability are at greater risk of falling than older adults without a physical disability.
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Maintain Your Muscle: Strength Training at Any Age

Strength training is important to maintaining good health at any age.
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Prevent Falls & Fractures

Fall prevention is important to stay safe, prevent injuries and maintain mobility.
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Preventing Falls: Conversation starters

Use these tips to talk to your loved one about preventing falls.
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Virginia Falls Prevention Awareness Week Virtual Events

The Valley Program for Aging Services is hosting a series of Virginia Falls Prevention Awareness Week Virtual Events.
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Books & Guides

Falls Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers

This conversation guide for caregivers provides helpful information on how to reduce your loved one's risk of falling.

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