Falls Prevention with RIPIN
1 in 4 adults age 65+ falls every year—but falling doesn’t have to be part of aging.
RIPIN is offering a free, 90-day Falls Prevention Program for Rhode Island residents age 60+, with personalized support from trained Community Health Workers. Take steps today to stay safe, strong, and independent.
About the Falls Prevention Program
RIPIN Falls Prevention is a 90-day program that offers individualized education and support from trained Community Health Workers to help adults understand their fall risk, improve home safety, and set personal goals for staying active and independent.
Why Participate
- Learn practical steps to reduce fall risk
- Increase confidence and safety at home
- Receive personalized guidance over a 90-day period
- Support research that helps improve fall prevention programs for Rhode Islanders
What to Expect
- At least one in-person visit
- Additional support provided by phone or video
- A fall risk self-screen, home safety assessment, and personalized action plan with fall prevention goals
- Care coordination with providers and community resources, as needed
Eligibility:
You may be eligible if you: are 60 years or older; live in Rhode Island in a private home or apartment (not in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility); have not participated in a formal fall prevention program in the past year; and are able to provide informed consent.
Contact [email protected] to set up a consultation.