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ASSISTIVE DEVICES

Arthritis Foundation — 513-271-4545
www.arthritis.org

United Way of Greater Cincinnati — 211
www.uwgc.org
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GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT

Focuses on the changing needs of older adults. Addresses issues such as living conditions & medications.

Medical Housecalls — 513-699-9090
For homebound elderly.

Visiting Physicians Association — 513-841-0777
www.visitingphysicians.com

University Family Physicians Geriatric Evaluation Center at Maple Knoll Village — 513-787-2730
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HOME SAFETY EDUCATION

Hamilton County Fall Prevention Task Force — 513-946-7845

www.fallpreventiontaskforce.org

American Red Cross — 513-792-4000

http://www.cincinnatiredcross.org/

Council on Aging of SW Ohio — 513-721-1025

Listing of senior centers in Cincinnati.
www.help4seniors.org

Home Safety Education Program, Hamilton Co. Extension Office, Ohio Safety University — 513-946-8989

http://ohioline.osu.edu/

Loveland-Symmes Fire Department — 513-583-3001

Provides monitoring for the homebound. Register and receive a home safety check.
http://www.lsfd.org

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HOME SAFETY MODIFICATION

Council on Aging of SW Ohio — 513-721-1025

Elderly Services Program and Home Program provide repairs to eligible seniors.
www.help4seniors.org

Handyman Connection — 513-771-1122

Connects elderly to home repair services, including installation of grab bars, etc.
http://www.cincinnatiredcross.org/

People Working Cooperatively — 513-351-7921

Installation of grab bars, handrails, additional lighting, etc. to eligible seniors.
www.pwchomerepairs.org

Home Improvement Program (HIP) — 513-946-8234

Allows homeowners in Hamilton Co. to borrow money to repair or remodel their homes or rental property.
http://www.hamilton-co.org/hc/hc_hip.asp

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MEDICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Deaconess Lifeline — 513-559-2827

Enables an individual to call for help 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency.

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NUTRITION

Greater Cincinnati Nutritional Council Dial-a-Dietician Hotline — 513-721-7900

www.nutritioncouncil.org

Home Safety Education Program, Hamilton Co. Extension Office, Ohio State University — 513-946-8989

Nutritional programming for senior adults.
http://extension.osu.edu/

Council on Aging of SW Ohio Meals on Wheels — 513-721-7670

Meals delivered to homes or provided at centers for those eligible.
www.hlep4seniors.org

Cincinnati Senior Service Home Delivered Meals — 513-721-4330

Other senior adult services also available.
www.senserv.org

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PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION

Contact your local pharmacist or the Drug and Poison Information Center to inquire about medication side effects, taking medications incorrectly, and dangerous interactions with prescription medicines.

Drug and Poison Information Center — 513-787-2730
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STRENGTHENING & EXERCISE PROGRAMS

Talk to your doctor prior to beginning exercise.

Hamilton County Health District — 513-946-7820

Senior adult fitness programming.
Exercise Programs

Walk Club — 513-351-7921

Members meet for scheduled walks at participating parks.

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program — 513-271-4545

http://www.arthritis.org

Drake Wellness and Aquatic Program — 513-948-2500

Land-based & aquatic exercise programs.
http://www.drakecenter.com/patientcare/wellness.asp

Stepping Stones — 513-831-4660

Water rehabilitation for people with disabilities.
http://www.steppingstonecenter.org

Deaconess Balance & Fall Prevention Program-513-559-2251

311 Straight Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholics Anonymous — 513-351-0422

www.aacincinnati.org

Narcotics Anonymous — 513-771-1122

http://www.nacincinnati.org/

AL-ANON — 513-351-7921

Hope and help for friends and families of alcoholics.
www.al-anoncincinnatioh.org/

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TELEPHONE REASSURANCE/ FRIENDLY VISITORS

Many churches may provide programs that arrange for volunteers to visit and routinely check on seniors. Contact your local church.

Police Senior Call — 513-946-7820

Recorded computer calls are made daily to residents who request the service. The calls check for an "Ok" response. If no response, neighbors, friends or family are notified. Contact your local police department.

CHAT Line — 513-745-3100 ext. 508

Volunteers call homebound older adults on a regular basis to provide contact, support, & companionship.

Health Ministry Referral — 513-271-9610

Provides and refers for telephone reassurance, friendly visitor & parish nurse home visitation.

Council On Aging of SW Ohio — 513-721-1025

Council On Aging of SW Ohio.
www.help4seniors.org

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WEBSITES FOR INFORMATION ON FALL PREVENTION

http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/preventadultfalls.htm
Centers for Disease Control website

www.homesafetycouncil.org
Home Safety Council. Click the "Resource Center", then "Safe Steps Program" for fact sheets. Senior care providers can order the Safe Steps Program with a video and program guide.

www.safeaging.org
Center for Safe Aging. Information for public health professionals on preventing injury among older adults. Click the Resource Database (General) to get the information.

www.aoa.gov
Administration on Aging. Resources for elder housing and health issues. Click on "Elders and Families" for resources.

www.aarp.org
American Association for Retired Persons. In the Search box, enter: “How To Talk To Your Doctor”, “Medications and You”, and, “How To Be Drug Smart”.

WORKS CITED

1. Tinetti, M. (2003). Preventing Falls in Elderly Persons. The New England Journal of Medicine. 348:42-49

2. Tinetti, M., Richman, D., Powell, L. (1990). Falls Efficacy as a Measure of Fear of Falling. Journal of Gerontology. 45:239-243

3. American Geriatrics Society. Falls, What to Ask? Aging in the Know. Retrieved 10/3/06 from http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/
questions_ch_trial.asp?ch=10

4. American Academy of Orthopaedic Suregons. Getting Up From a Fall. Retrieved 10/3/06 from http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=11
&topcategory=Injury%20Prevention

5. Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. Caregiver and Community Resources. Caregiver Resources. Retrieved 10/1/06 from http://www.help4seniors.org/
community_caregiverAssist.htm

6. Robertson, L. (2003). Balance and Falls. Wild Iris Medical Education. Retrieved 9.27/06 from http://www.nursingceu.com/courses/63/index_nceu.html

7. Shobha, S. (2005). Prevention of Falls in Older Patients. American Family Physician 72:81-88

8. Weir, E., Culmer, L., (2004). Fall Prevention in the Elderly Population. Canadian Medical Association 171:724

9. American Geriatrics Society, British Geriatrics Society and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Panel of Falls Prevention. (2001). Guideline for the Prevention of Falls in Older Persons. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 49:664-672

10. Hamilton County General Health District. (2006). Falls Needs Assessment of Emergency Department Personnel in Hamilton County Hospitals.

11. Fuller, G. (2000) Falls in the Elderly. American Family Physician. 61(7):2159-2168

12. American Council on Exercise. (1998). Exercise for Older Adults, ACE's Guide for Fitness Professionals. San Diego: American Council on Exercise

13. Chen, K., Snyder, M. (1999). A Research-Based Use of Tai Chi Therapy as a Nursing Intervention. Journal of Holistic Nursing. 17(3):267-279

14. Schoenfelder, D. (2000). A Fall Prevention Program for Elderly Individuals. Exercise in Long Term Settings. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 26(3):43-51

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