Older adult falls are common, deadly, and costly. The New York State Older Adult Fall Prevention Program offers proven programs that save money and keep older New Yorkers safe, secure, and independent, by educating physicians to assess fall risk in older patients and refer them to proven programs to help them reduce their risk. In 2012, led by Champion Dr. Frank Floyd, United Health Services (UHS) in Broome County became the first healthcare system in the country to adopt STEADI. Today 170+ physicians across 17 practices within UHS assess older adult patients for fall risk and refer them to proven community programs, such as Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance and Stepping On, to help them reduce their risk of falling and to lead a longer, healthier life.
www.health.ny.gov/prevention
www.gobroomecounty.com
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