This month, just in time for Fall Prevention Awareness Week, which takes place Sept. 22-26, 2025, we sat down with and discussed fall prevention strategies with local expert, Amy Vance, who recently opened Active Aging Wellness, a senior center in the northland.
We explored common home hazards contributing to falls among older adults and shared practical prevention methods including exercise routines, home modifications, and safety equipment.
Our discussion ended with tips for talking about fall prevention with our family members, emphasizing the importance of open communication and seeking professional assistance if necessary in helping with fall prevention.
Replay
Resources
- Fall Prevention Checklist for Caregiving [PDF]
- Caregiver Conversation Starters- Gentle ways to talk about fall prevention [PDF]
- A Matter of Balance – contact us if you’re interested in this class and we’ll connect you!
- 10 Tips to Make your Home Fall-Proof and Hazard Free (AARP)
- Why Seniors Get Up Without Help (And How to Prevent Falls with Dignity) (AskSAMIE)
- Senior Falls Prevention Coalition of Clay and Platte Counties
- Tuesday Tidbit from Dr. Lyndi at qualOT of Life
Next Up
Be sure and join us for our next Medicare 101 on October 10, 2025 at 12:00pm.
The Caregiver Talk series is sponsored by AARP Kansas City.
