Transcript Welcome Down with Falls Coalition Community Forum

Welcome !
Down with Falls Coalition
Community Forum
September 12, 2007
Buena Park Senior Center
What is Fall Prevention?
Three strategies:
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Balance and Mobility
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Medical Management
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Home Modifications
Need to combine aspects of each strategy to
have an effective program.
Who are we?
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Over 50 active partners from government
agencies, non-profit organizations, college
districts, medical and therapy practices,
residential facilities, and businesses
Working under a grant from the Archstone
Foundation
Coalition Ideals
 Vision
The source for fall prevention solutions in
Orange County.
 Mission
To raise community awareness in Orange
County by promoting comprehensive
strategies to reduce the risk of falling.
Coalition Structure
Lead/Fiscal Agency
Rebuilding Together
Program Director
Office on Aging
Steering Committee
Erin Ulibarri, Co-Chair
Steve Carpenter, Co-Chair
Needs Assessment Committee
- Research
- Development
- Distribution
- Analysis
Strategic Planning Committee
- Review
- Prioritize
- Funding
- Write plan
Activities / Implementation Committee
- Plan community forum
Where have we been?
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April 11, 2006 – Grant funded
June 20 – 1st All-Coalition meeting
July-Sept - Needs Assessment
development
Oct-Nov – Needs Assessment collection
Jan 31, 2007 – 2nd All-Coalition meeting
Monthly Steering Committee, Strategic
Planning, and Forum Planning meetings
Current Site:
www.officeonaging.ocgov.com/
downwithfalls.com/asp
To Come:
www.downwithfalls.org
Community Contact Numbers:
1-800-510-2020
1-714-567-7500
Strategic Plan
Where Do We Go From
Here?
(2:40-3:15pm)
Kathy Kendrick, MPH
Kyle Ferrara, MS
Gina Kay, MD
Nancy Goetsch, RN
Purpose and Structure
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Provides direction and purpose for
the coalition.
5 Major components
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Mission/Vision
Goals/Objectives
Recommendations
Action Steps/Implementation Strategy
Sustainability
Planning Process
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Purpose – Obtain input from coalition members on the
direction of the coalition and its activities
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2 Planning Sessions
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Session 1 – Participatory Planning Process – December
13, 2006
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Primary areas identified
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Advocacy for Countywide Care Community
Coalition Building and Infrastructure
Education for Consumers and Service Providers
Marketing
Knowledge
Session 2 – Review Results – January 10, 2007
5 Primary Goals
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Goal I: To increase in size and diversity
and become a recognized entity in the
community.
Goal II: To become a “household brand”
for fall prevention programs, services, and
resources.
Goal III: To become a comprehensive
clearinghouse for fall prevention
knowledge and resources.
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Goal IV: To increase awareness and
knowledge of strategies to lower the risk
of falls.
Goal V: To advocate for changes to the
built environment to lower the risk of falls
in Orange County.
Major Activities
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Maintain and increase active coalition
membership.
Establish regular meeting times and institute
working subcommittees.
Seek out, research, and apply for funding
opportunities.
Develop and maintain a database of fall
prevention resources.
Major Activities (cont.)
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Produce and distribute fall prevention materials.
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Resource and referral guidebook
Fall Prevention kit for older adult use
Education materials, fall prevention checklists, safety
tips, assessment tools, etc.
Develop education programs for service
providers:
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“Educate the Educator” program
Speakers Bureau
Physician offices
Transportation and mobility services
Major Activities (cont.)
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Conduct fall prevention workshops for older
adults.
Identify and prioritize 5 locations in Orange
County in need of safety improvements.
Educate Orange County elected officials on fall
prevention issues.
Fall Prevention Kit
Tricia Brown,
Kyle Ferrara, Kathy Kendrick,
Jacqui Mack-Harris
Purpose
Develop a packet of older adult “friendly”
fall prevention information that can be
distributed to persons at risk of falling in
Orange County.
Kit Contents (Proposed)
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Fall Risk Self Assessment
Fall Prevention Checklist
Health Record Booklet (including fall specific
information)
Exercises to Improve Balance (Booklet)
Center For Disease Control Pamphlet (What
You Can Do To Prevent Falls)
Community Resources reference card with
DWF information contact number
Gift with DWF logo (shoe horn, night light,
etc.)
DWF Health Record Book
Includes Fall Prevention Specific
Reminders:
 Talk to your doctor about your balance
and falls
 Update your record when changes occur
 Bring your health record to all health
related appointments
 Manage your health and medications to
reduce your risk for falls
DWF Health Record Book
Includes Tips To Prevent Falls:
 Review the effects of medications and
alcohol use on balance
 Engage in regular balance and strength
building activities
 Identify and correct falling, tripping, and
slipping hazards
DWF Health Record Book
Includes space for recording:
 Medications (prescription, over the
counter, herbals, dietary supplements)
 History of Falls
 Balance Related Concerns
Evaluation & Mass Production of Kit
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Feedback from DWF Forum attendees
Focus groups with older adult groups in
the community (Fall 2007)
Revise kit based on feedback
Mass production of kit for distribution to
at risk older adults in Orange County at
a later date
Please stop by the
Coalition table and
share your ideas with
us!
Education Activities
Education activities drew the strongest
support at the initial strategic
planning meetings
Primary Targets
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Physicians’ offices
Hospitals
Community members-older adults and
family
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Material distribution and workshops
Proposed program
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Archstone Phase II grant
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Community outreach at senior centers and/or
other area facilities
4-session workshop series:
General fall prevention
 Home Safety
 Balance and Mobility
 Medical Management
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Steps to accomplish these goals
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Curriculum and material development
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Securing workshop/seminar sites
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Partnerships with area health care or
senior-focused companies, agencies, nonprofits.
Prescription Pad
Wrap Up
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Remember evaluations!
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Return the brochure comment slip.
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Return the request form today or by Fri,
September 21.
Stay for the opportunity drawing!
Thank You for Coming!