Fall Prevention Program
Our Fall Prevention Program provides educational information on fall prevention, an initial home assessment visit, and recommendations.
Did You Know?
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1 out of 3 seniors (65 and older) will fall every year. Those 85 and older are 5 to 10 times more likely to fall, resulting in injuries like hip and bone fractures and brain trauma.
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DOH's Injury Prevention Branch show that about 128 seniors in Hawai'i die each year from fall related injuries. Another 9,950 are treated in hospitals for non-fatal injuries, including 2,010 who are hospitalized.
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Falls exact a heavy emotional, physical, and financial toll on seniors, their caregivers, and the healthcare system, resulting in estimated hospital charges of nearly $207 million a year, statewide.
The Fall Prevention Program provides:
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An initial fall prevention assessment visit
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Educational information on fall prevention
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Recommendations of possible home modifications
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A follow-up home assessment
If you would like a free Fall Prevention Assessment or more information on Fall Prevention, please contact Mike Hirano at Project Dana (808) 945-3736.
The goals of the Fall Prevention Program are:
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To increase the awareness of home safety.
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To create a safe home environment.
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To enable participants to continue living independently at home.
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To assist in insuring quality of life for our participants.
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To improve the wellbeing and enrich the lives of our older adults and their families.
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To identify any potential injury risk factors in the home.
"With my sister's memory and cognition declining, Mr. H's thorough safety assessment and specific recommendations have allowed us to safely maintain her current living situation. Thank you Mr. H for your expertise and thank you Project Dana for offering these services at no cost." - K.K.
If you would like more information about our Fall Prevention Program, please contact Mike Hirano at Project Dana (808)945-3736
