Kenosha County Falls Prevention Study

Kenosha County Falls Prevention Study: An Intermediate-intensity, Community-based, Multifactorial Intervention

Intensive falls prevention programs have been shown to be effective in reducing falls; however, a number of practical programs, based in community setting have not been successful at reducing rate of falls. The purpose of this study was to test, in a randomized, controlled trial, the efficacy of this intermediate-intensity, individual, multifactorial model to reduce falls. It was hypothesized that more contacts would lead to greater adherence and efficacy in reducing falls.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aged 65 and older
• a history of two falls in the previous year or one fall in the previous two years with injury or gait and balance problems
• independently living in Kenosha County

Exclusion Criteria:

• unable to give informed consent with no related caregiver in the home
• enrolled in hospice
• living in an assisted-living facility
• expecting to move away permanently from the area