Fall prevention

Fall prevention

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Injuries from falls may be more likely among older adults and in people who have had a stroke or have multiple sclerosis or osteoporosis.

After illness, injury or disability, people in our community turn to Providence Rehabilitation Services for help in regaining strength and independence. Last year, Providence Rehabilitation served more than 86,000 adults and children.

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Services offered by Providence

PACE care coordination

PACE stands for Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, a federally recognized program that offers a seamless provision of total care. PACE pro More »

Physical therapy

Physical therapy provides services for people of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, when medical problems or other health-related conditions More »

Tai Chi class

Tai chi can help you improve your balance and reduce your risk of falls. Check with your doctor first. More »

From the experts

Are you at risk for a fall in your home?

Take this self-assessment test to find out.

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At Home Fall Risk Self-Assessment Test

The trip nobody wants to take

We spend months, even years, planning trips to visit exotic locales, new cultures, and friends and family members in faraway places. But we rarely do the planning necessary to avoid the trip nobody wants to take: the kind that happens in an instant, sends you crashing to the ground, and could land you in the hospital.