Brown County Prevention Coalition: Fall Prevention

Purpose

Reduce falls among the older adult population within the region.

Priorities

• Build community awareness to why fall prevention is important and priority
• Build professional awareness of community resources on falls prevention
• Build SNF and Assisted Living awareness to the burden of falls

You Can Help Prevent a Fall

• 25% of people over the age of 65 fall every year
• On average, 33 falls a day are reported by Brown County ERs, hospitals, and local EMS (excluding Urgent Care & Clinic settings)
• Falls can lead to loss of independence, disability and even death – they can be prevented!

You, your church, and/or your organization’s older adult members will benefit from learning about how to prevent a fall so they can stay healthy and active.  We’d appreciate you looking over these resources to see how you can get this important Fall Prevention message out to others.

Upcoming Fall Prevention Classes & Workshops

Feet First – Falls Prevention Talk

In this 1-hour presentation, you will learn about local fall statistics, strategies to reduce your risk of falling, steps to take if you do fall, and the community resources available to support you.

February 18th, 2025
10:00am-11:00am
YMCA-East (Conference Room A)
1740 S. Huron Rd, Green Bay, WI 54311
Register by calling YMCA at 920-436-9622

April 15th, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm
Kroc Center
1315 Lime Kiln Rd Green Bay, WI 54311
Register by calling Kroc Center at 920-884-5007

Walk With Ease

The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
January 6th-February 10th, 2025 (6-week series)
1:00pm-2:00pm
East Side YMCA
1740 S Huron Rd, Green Bay, WI 54311

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
January 6th-February 10th, 2025 (6-week series)
11:00am-12:00pm
West Side YMCA
601 Cardinal Ln, Green Bay, WI 54313
$18 per person, YMCA membership required
Register by calling YMCA at 920-436-9622

Bingocize®

This isn’t just another health program-it’s a vibrant fusion of fitness and health education that seamlessly incorporates the beloved game of bingo!
Join us for our 10-week Bingocize® program, where certified leaders will guide you through gentle exercises twice a week. This program is designed to help you maintain fitness and mobility, reduce falls, and increase your health knowledge

Mondays and Wednesdays
January 6th-March 12th, 2025 (10-week series)
*No class January 20th*
10:00am-11:00am
De Pere Community Center
600 Grant St., De Pere, WI 54115
Register by calling De Pere Community Center at 920-339-4054 or 920-339-4097

Tuesdays and Thursdays
January 21th-March 27th, 2025 (10-week series)
1:00pm-2:00pm
ADRC of Brown County
300 S. Adams Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
Register by calling ADRC at 920-448-4300

Balance Screenings

In just 15 minutes, a licensed Physical Therapist can screen you for fall risk. This screening is designed for anyone who wants to check their balance, as well as those experiencing loss of balance, weakness, or decreased coordination.

Monday, January 27th, 2025
12:00pm-2:00pm
ADRC of Brown County
300 S. Adams Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
Register by calling ADRC at 920-448-4300