Above & Beyond Senior Services
Fall Prevention
Above & Beyond Senior Services - Twin Cities
PO Box 249, St. Michael, MN, 55376
(612) 965-5122
info@aboveservices.com
https://aboveservices.com/services
Service Details
Description
Fall prevention helps to reduce falls by older adults. Programs can include creating awareness of risk factors, educational classes, strength and balance exercises, or assessment of in-home risks and home safety education.
Additional Information
Falls and balance assessment:
* Complete standardized balance assessments
* Recommendations for adaptive equipment and environmental modification
* Recommendations for exercise or further therapy
All evaluations are completed by licensed physical and occupational therapists. Whenever possible, services are provided in the client's home.
Twin Cities STEPAbove Program
Rochester STEPAbove Program
Features
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Area Served by County
- Anoka County
- Carver County
- Dakota County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
- Scott County
- Washington County
- Wright County
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Payment
- Private pay
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Specialization
- Disabilities
- Older adults
- Older adults with disabilities
Fees
Fee for service, additional mileage charges may apply
Area Served
Twin Cities Metro area
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (612) 965-5122 |
Last Update
12/5/2024
Other Locations
- Above & Beyond Senior Services - Rochester Rochester, MN, 55903
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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JR-8200.3000-200Fall Prevention Programs Definition
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the risk factors associated with trips, slips and falls by older adults and others in and around their homes and the measures that can be taken prevent their occurrence. Delivery formats may include fact sheets, safety check lists or other informational materials; individual or group educational sessions which may include strength and balance exercises; and general media campaigns. The programs may address illnesses and other physical conditions that affect mobility and balance; "high-risk" medications or medication combinations that may cause drowsiness; lack or improper use of needed mobility aids; proper versus improper footwear; environmental safety hazards such as unsafe or unlighted stairways, uneven or slippery walking surfaces, obstacles such as throw rugs and exposed cords or wires, unsteady furniture or lack of grab bars and handrails; and other similar factors.
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LF-4900.1900Evaluation for Assistive Technology Definition
Programs that assess the current ability to function of people who have disabilities and prescribe or recommend the most appropriate assistive technology product to meet their individual needs including communication/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids and/or visual/reading aids.
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YB-8000Older Adults Definition
Individuals who are age 50, 55, 60, 62 or 65 or older depending on the minimum age for qualifying as an older adult which varies by program.
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YF-3000.2380Dementia Definition
An acquired reduction in mental capacity that is characterized by impairment of memory, judgment and intellectual functioning which is often accompanied by behavioral disturbances.