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Sallie Thoreson Colorado Department
of Public Health and Environment
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8,229 hospitalizations
18,900 Emergency Dept. visits
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1 of 3 people 65+ fall every year. 1 of 5 falls causes a serious injury. The average hospital stay is over $30,000.
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29-77% of community dwellers
Can lead to spiraling effects ◦ Lack of confidence ◦ Limited physical activity ◦ Functional decline
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Year 2000
12% 65+
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Year 2050
20% 65+
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Public Health
Community Recreation facilities
Fall Prevention
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Aerobic Muscle strengthening Flexibility
Older adults need all four. - tailored to address the changes of aging
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Balance needs to ◦ Reduce the base of
support ◦ Move the center of gravity ◦ Reduce need for upper
body support Gait training means
you have to be moving You can start out with seated exercises
We’ve got to get them out of their chairs!
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Exercise as a single intervention is an effective approach
Include muscle strengthening and balance retraining Programs should include: Challenge to balance 50+ hours On-going
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Funders require it Agencies want proven results Implementers like “packaged” programs Older adults want programs that work Health insurers require proof
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Group exercise program Focused on increasing functional ability (balance
and physical function) One hour classes delivered by an instructor Standard program: 24 hrs over 12 weeks +
homework Ideal class size 15 For older adults aged 60 and older, who can walk
easily with or without assistive devices Evidence: 55% reduction of fall risk Similar program is Tai Chi for Arthritis
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Main outcomes Decreased falls Postural control Balance confidence Muscle strength Flexibility Decreased fear of falling
Improved physical functions Increased knee flexion Ankle and knee joint strength Improved gait speed and
stride length Ability to modify gait in
response to changing demands
Additional outcomes Increased arterial flexibility Focused mental concentration Improved cognitive
functioning Improved sleep quality Pain relief Stress reduction Lowered blood pressure Improved feeling of well-
being and quality of life
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Group class addressing all aspects of falls prevention
Exercise and progression of exercise is key Seven weekly 2-hour program sessions Led by healthcare professional or professionals
within aging services Includes experts that are guest presenters
(PT, OT, nurse, pharmacist, low vision expert, fireman/police officer) Evidence: 30% reduction in falls Similar program is Matter of Balance
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Local park and rec departments can help!
At the end of Tai Chi classes, the older adults want to know: ◦ Can I take this class
again? ◦ What other classes can I
take now?
At the end of Stepping On/Matter of Balance classes, older adults want to know: ◦ What exercise classes can
I take now? ◦ Where can I go to
exercise?
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Health Department Parks and Recreation
Provide training in evidence-based fall prevention programs
Provide guidelines for implementation
Train staff and contract employees
Offer evidence-based fall prevention programs
Together ‣Partner to provide marketing ‣Publish information on available programs ‣Participate in data collection and evaluation ‣Offer classes in new locations