The Falls Prevention Program of Holmes, Wayne & Ashland, is overseen by Holmes County and is funded as a sub-grantee through the Ohio Department of Health and the CDC with a mission to work towards preventing falls among adults 60 and over. We partner with local agencies and community members to decrease fall related injuries for residents 60 and over. We offer education on home safety, balance programs, risk assessments, speaker presentations, education handouts, and referrals.
1 in 3 Ohioians over the age of 65, fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury in this age group. With the help of evidenced based programs, seniors can decrease their risk for injury due to falls. Please contact our Community Health Promotion Coordinator with any questions or if you would like to actively help in protecting our seniors of Wayne County by becoming a Falls Prevention Partner. Check back often as additional offered programs will be added.