Falls Prevention Program | ACHIEVA HEALTH

Prevent Falls. Build Confidence. Move Safer.

ACHIEVA HEALTH's Falls Prevention Program is designed to improve strength, balance, and mobility using positive, effective treatment strategies. Whether delivered in the community, in-home, or within a long-term care setting, the goal is the same, help older adults ambulate and transfer safely with greater confidence.

Falls can lead to injury, hospitalization, fear of movement, and loss of independence. Our regulated health professionals address fall risk through assessment, individualized interventions, and education that supports safer daily routines.

Improve balance and stability
Increase lower-body strength
Support safe walking and transfers
Reduce fear of falling
Improve confidence, participation, and quality of life

Where This Program Is Offered

Community clinics
In-home care
Long-term care and retirement homes
In our adult day program

Therapist assisting older adult with balance exercise

Personalized support for every ability

Who This Program Helps Community clinics, in-home care, adult day programs, retirement homes, and long-term care

This program supports older adults with mobility limitations, changes in balance, reduced strength, or lowered confidence with walking and transfers. It is also appropriate for individuals with a history of falls or near-falls.

Frequent stumbles, near-falls, or fear of falling
Shuffling steps, slow gait, or instability
Difficulty rising from a chair or transferring safely
Recent illness, hospitalization, or deconditioning
Chronic conditions affecting mobility
Individuals using canes, walkers, wheelchairs, or other mobility devices

How Our Program Works

Assessment & Goal Setting

Every participant begins with a mobility and balance assessment completed by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist. We identify fall risks, define realistic goals, and establish a clear plan of care.

Strength and mobility testing
Balance and gait assessment
Fall-risk screening
Individualized goals and care planning

Therapeutic Exercise & Guided Training

Participants complete guided training to improve functional mobility and safer movement patterns, focused on real-world tasks like transfers, turns, walking, and endurance.

Strength training and muscle activation
Balance and coordination exercises
Safe walking and turning techniques
Functional training for daily life

Therapist assisting with mobility exercises

What You'll Learn

Balance Techniques

Safe standing and weight shifting
How to stabilize during turns
Reducing common instability triggers

Safe Walking Habits

Confidence-building gait strategies
Navigating tight spaces safely
Reducing trip and slip risk

Daily Life Strategies

Reducing fall risks in the home or unit
Energy conservation and pacing
Managing dizziness and position changes

Condition-Specific Mobility Strategies

Our team teaches safe movement techniques tailored to common conditions that affect balance and mobility. Strategies are adjusted to ability level and progressed as confidence improves.

Parkinson's Disease

Often characterized by forward posture and a slow, shuffling gait.

Encourage a wide base of support
Use rhythmic cues to initiate movement
Build predictable rest breaks
Use pursed-lip breathing to support rhythm

Stroke Recovery

May involve weakness, spasticity, poor balance, and instability.

Strengthen and activate the affected side
Use appropriate mobility aids when indicated
Alternate walking with scheduled rest
Progress balance work with rest breaks

Arthritis

Can involve fatigue, reduced range of motion, and decreased strength and endurance.

Alternate activity with rest
Use mobility aids to support endurance
Apply joint protection and pain strategies

Joint Replacement

Often involves reduced range of motion and strength early in recovery.

Restore strength, balance, and range of motion
Progress weight-bearing safely as tolerated
Use mobility aids as required
Increase walking distance and endurance

Using Mobility Devices Safely

Mobility Devices and Safe Setup

Proper use of walking aids is essential for safety. Walking supports cardiovascular health, balance, coordination, and fall prevention when the right device is fit correctly and used consistently.

Canes

Widen the base of support
Held in the opposite hand to the affected leg
Cane height should reach the wrist crease with a slight elbow bend

Walkers

Offer stability and security
Walker height should reach the wrist crease with a slight elbow bend

When Using a Mobility Device

Promote good posture, stand tall with eyes forward
Encourage slow, controlled walking
Stand safely, do not pull up on the walker
Monitor wear and tear, brakes, wheels, and handles
Keep mobility devices within arm's reach

Practical Habits That Reduce Fall Risk in Daily Life

For Older Adults and Families

Wear rubber-sole footwear
Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to remove and not dragging
Use canes, walkers, and wheelchairs properly
Keep mobility devices within arm's reach
Change positions slowly to reduce dizziness and orthostatic hypotension
Participate in a Falls Prevention Program
Ambulate regularly when safe to do so
Perform strength and balance exercises
Participate actively in their own care

For Care Teams and Support Staff

Know the individual's goals, abilities, and limitations
Be consistent in care and approach
Place items such as call bells within reach
Provide positive feedback to increase confidence
Support safe transfers and reinforce best practices

Inter-professional approach Education for Staff, Residents, and Families

A successful falls prevention program requires collaboration. ACHIEVA HEALTH supports long-term outcomes through education for staff, residents, and families, reinforcing consistent mobility strategies and safer daily routines.

Clear guidance on safe ambulation and transfers
Training on mobility device use and set-up
Shared strategies that increase confidence and participation
Support for caregivers to make day-to-day care safer and more rewarding

Falls Prevention Program Outcomes

Program Goals

Reduce falls and fall-related injuries
Improve mobility and function
Improve confidence and well-being
Improve quality of life
Make caregiver support safer and more sustainable

Falls Risk Reality

More than 50% of long-term care residents fall each year
Many residents fall two or more times
Falls can lead to injury, hospitalization, and functional decline
Hip fractures often result in pain, disability, and reduced independence

Clinical Principles

Many falls can be prevented with risk assessment and individualized interventions
Restraints can increase fall risk and injury severity
Rapid response after a fall can reduce hospitalization risk

A Safer Path Forward Starts Here

ACHIEVA HEALTH's Falls Prevention Program supports safer movement through assessment, exercise, education, and confidence-building strategies that translate into daily life.

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Older adult practicing balance exercises with support

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this program only for long-term care?

Do I need a referral?

Is the program safe for people using walkers or wheelchairs?

Will I learn exercises I can do outside of sessions?

What does success look like?

Is this program only for long-term care?

No. Falls prevention is appropriate in the community, in-home care, retirement settings, and long-term care. The program is tailored to the environment and the individual's mobility level.

Do I need a referral?

You typically do not need a referral, but some insurance plans may require one. Our team can assist you in navigating coverage details.

Is the program safe for people using walkers or wheelchairs?

Yes. The program is designed for a wide range of mobility levels and can be adapted to the individual.

Will I learn exercises I can do outside of sessions?

Yes. When appropriate, we provide exercises and strategies that can be continued between visits to reinforce progress.

What does success look like?

Success is improved safety and confidence with mobility. Depending on the participant, this may include fewer near-falls, better transfers, improved balance, greater walking tolerance, and increased participation in daily routines.

For Long-Term Care & Retirement Homes

Comprehensive Falls Prevention for Your Home

ACHIEVA HEALTH delivers falls prevention programming that supports resident mobility, staff confidence, and consistent best practices across the home.

Assessments, screening, and fall-risk identification
Therapeutic exercise and mobility programming
Education for staff, residents, and families
Ongoing clinical collaboration and follow-up

Why Operators Choose ACHIEVA HEALTH

Inter-professional, collaborative approach to care
Programs that support quality of life and participation
Practical strategies that improve day-to-day safety
Education that makes caregiving more rewarding

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