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Falls are not a normal part of aging.
Facts about falls:

• At least one-third of all falls involving the elderly are due to hazards in the home
• Most falls occur in the bathroom, kitchen, on stairs and in areas with poor lighting

The Secure Steps program:

• Identifies risks in the home that might cause a fall
• Maximizes safety
• Promotes independence
• Decreases hospitalizations

Secure Steps helps those with:

• Decline in sensation
• Decline in vision
• Difficulty bathing
• Fear of falling
• Feelings of being weak or dizzy
• History of falls
• Lapses in memory
• Limited mobility
• Safety concerns

Secure Steps provides:

• A team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, registered nurses and social workers
• Balance screening
• Cognitive evaluation and treatment
• Education for the patient and the caregiver
• Fall risk assessment
• Individualized in-home treatment
• Recommendations for changes in the home to increase safety
• Safety evaluation conducted in the home
• Vestibular rehabilitation

Secure Steps is covered by Medicare under home care criteria and most private insurance companies. A physician referral is required.