Falls Prevention/ Older Adults

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1	Updated 3/11/2024
2	Falls Prevention/ Older Adults
3	General Information
4	Name	Description		Website
5	Older Adult Fall Prevention - CDC	A page on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website with information and resources on prevention as well as other related subjects (motor vehicle safety, TBI in older adults, etc.)		https://www.cdc.gov/falls/index.html
6	Fall Prevention: Balance and Strength Exercises for Older Adults	Article from John Hopkins Medicine that lists exercises to prevent falls		https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/fall-prevention-exercises
7	Prevent Falls and Fractures	A page on the National Institute on Aging website with information on how to prevent falls and what to do if an older adult fall.		https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/prevent-falls-and-fractures
8	NH DHHS Data Portal - Older Adult Falls	An informational page on the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services website specifically about Adult Falls and the data for this topic.		https://wisdom.dhhs.nh.gov/wisdom/topics.html?topic=older-adult-falls
9	A Matter of Balance Program	A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. A Matter of Balance community classes can be offered both in-person and virtually. The in-person Matter of Balance includes 8 two-hour sessions, and the virtual A Matter of Balance includes 9 two-hour sessions. Both the in-person and virtual sessions are led by two trained facilitators for a small group of 8-12 participants.		https://www.mainehealth.org/healthy-communities/healthy-aging/matter-of-balance
10	caring.com	An online senior resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones.		https://www.caring.com/senior-living/new-hampshire
11	Senior Centers / Older Adult Services in Seacoast Area/New Hampshire
12	Name	Location	Description	Website
13	Portsmouth Senior Activity Center	125 Cottage Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801	A recreation center created for older adults in the Portsmouth area. The mission statement is to create opportunities for healthy aging through social engagement, physical well-being, civic involvement, creativity and lifelong learning.	https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/recreation/senior
14	Dover Senior Center	61 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820	The center is for adults 50+ years of age who want to get out and enjoy the company of others their own age. They have an array of activities from exercise programs, including yoga daily games, special events, trips, and entertainment.	http://www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/recreation/community-senior-center/
15	Exeter Senior Citizens Center	30 Court Street, Exeter, NH 03833	The Senior Citizens Center provides a meeting space for community organizations and hosts activities such as bingo, crafts, exercise classes and bridge games each day of the week. Transportation and meal delivery services are also available through Meals On Wheels and other senior transportation agencies.	https://www.exeternh.gov/seniorcenter/senior-center
16	Seacoast Senior Resources	9 Alexis Lane, Hampton Falls, NH 03844	A home healthcare organization with a mission on creating a customized care plan to meet individual needs.	http://seacoastseniorresources.com/
17	Assisted Living	N/A	Assisted living communities are well equipped to help residents manage daily living activities, and they empower seniors to thrive, boosting their physical, mental, and social well-being. Choosing the best facility, however, can be time-consuming and overwhelming for seniors and their loved ones. Their website is full of resources intended to help aging adults and their families explore available communities, costs, and payment options.	https://www.assistedliving.org/new-hampshire/
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