Increase Text + | Reduce Text –

»

Home

»

A Matter of Balance

»

For Senior Adults, Families and Caregivers

»

For Healthcare Providers

»

Physical Activity and
Fall Prevention

»

Medication and
Fall Prevention

»

News

»

Tools

»

Resources and Links

»

Partner Organizations

»

Speaker's Bureau

»

Contact Us

   
 

Local Resources and Links

Hamilton County Fall Prevention Task Force
 

» Assistance Devices
» Elder Abuse

» Geriatric Assessment

» Home Safety Education
» Home Safety Modification
» Home Care
» Medical Emergency Response

» Nutrition
» Prescription Information
» Strengthen & Exercise Programs
» Substance Abuse
» Telephone Reassurance/Friendly Visitors

» Websites for Information on Fall Prevention

ASSISTIVE DEVICES

Arthritis Foundation — 513-271-4545

www.arthritis.org

   

United Way of Greater Cincinnati — 211

www.uwgc.org

TOP

 
 
ELDER ABUSE BBUSE

Adult Protective Services ( APS )

Hamilton County APS— 513-421-5433

To report elder abuse or for more information.  
 www.help4seniors.org  

TOP

 

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.

 
Mobile DEXA Services Inc.— 513-404-4947
Mobile Osteoporosis diagnostics and bone density testing
 
University Family Physicians Geriatric Evaluation Center at Maple Knoll Village 513 -782-2730
Appointments
 

Visiting Nurse Association — 513-345-8000

www.thevna.org

 

Visiting Physicians Associatione — 513-841-0777

TOP

 
 

HOME SAFETY EDUCATION

Hamilton County Fall Prevention Task Force — 513-946-7807

www.fallpreventiontaskforce.org

 

American Red Cross — 513-579-3000

http://www.cincinnatiredcross.org/

 

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

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

 

Loveland-Symmes Fire Department — 513-583-3001

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

TOP

 
 

HOME SAFETY MODIFICATION

Council on Aging of SW Ohio — 513-345-5890

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

 
Destination Home LCC— 513-276-0515

One stop home modification including home safety assessments, product sales and instillation and consultation by an Occupational Therapist.

www.rebuildindependence.com
 

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) — 513-946-8202

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

TOP

 
HOME CARE
Care Connection of Cincinnati Home Health Care 678-2392

Offers a comprehensive spectrum of services that are covered by
Medicare 100%. Skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapies, medical social workers, dietitians and home health aides.

www.ccochomecare.com

 
Grand Assistance   513-488-1198
For those with a family member facing changes in their ability to live independently Grand Assistance offers older adults attention and assistance in the comfort of their homes

http://grandassistance.com

 
Visiting Nurse Association — 513-345-8000
 
Greene Respiratory Services - 513- 831-0507  
Local carrier of walkers, rollators, grabs bars, oxygen and other home medical equipment. We fit each customer to their equipment and instruct them on proper use.  Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances are accepted.

TOP

 

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.

TOP

 
 

NUTRITION

Greater Cincinnati Nutritional Council Dial-a-Dietician Hotline — 513-621-3262

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

TOP

 
 

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 — 1-800-222-1222

TOP

 
 

STRENGTHENING & EXERCISE PROGRAMS

Talk to your doctor prior to beginning exercise.

 

Hamilton County Health District — 513-946-7807

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 — 513-418-2727

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

TOP

 
 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholics Anonymous — 513-351-0422

www.aacincinnati.org

 

Narcotics Anonymous — 513-820-2947

http://www.nacincinnati.org/

 

AL-ANON — 513-771-5959

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

TOP

 
 

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.

 

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

TOP

 

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.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”.


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

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

Home | For Senior Adults, Family, and Caregivers | For Healthcare Providers |
Physical Activity and Falls | Medication and Falls | News | Tools |
Partner Organizations
| Resources and Links | Speaker's Bureau | Contact Us

Another Project by Go ZapIT