Welcome ! Down with Falls Coalition Community Forum

1. Welcome!Down with Falls CoalitionCommunity Forum September 12, 2007 Buena Park Senior Center

2. What is Fall Prevention? Three strategies: • Balance and Mobility • Medical Management • Home Modifications Need to combine aspects of each strategy to have an effective program.

3. Who are we? • Over 50 active partners from government agencies, non-profit organizations, college districts, medical and therapy practices, residential facilities, and businesses • Working under a grant from the Archstone Foundation

4. Coalition Ideals • Vision The source for fall prevention solutions in Orange County. • Mission To raise community awareness in Orange County by promoting comprehensive strategies to reduce the risk of falling.

5. Coalition Structure Lead/Fiscal Agency Rebuilding Together Program Director Office on Aging Steering Committee Erin Ulibarri, Co-Chair Steve Carpenter, Co-Chair Needs Assessment Committee - Research - Distribution - Development - Analysis • Strategic Planning Committee • Review - Funding • Prioritize - Write plan Activities / Implementation Committee - Plan community forum

6. Where have we been? • April 11, 2006 – Grant funded • June 20 – 1st All-Coalition meeting • July-Sept - Needs Assessment development • Oct-Nov – Needs Assessment collection • Jan 31, 2007 – 2nd All-Coalition meeting • Monthly Steering Committee, Strategic Planning, and Forum Planning meetings

7. Who are we? In 2005, the agencies and organizations in Orange County that work with the older adult populations recognized the need to address this health concern.  A “Down with Falls Forum” was held in Orange County in July 2005.  As a result, several government agencies, non-profit organizations, college districts, medical and therapy practices, residential facilities, and businesses made a commitment to the development of a Down with Falls Coalition to serve the needs of older adults in Orange County. In order to develop the Down with Falls Coalition, Rebuilding Together Orange County and County of Orange Office on Aging received an 18 month coalition-building grant from the Archstone Foundation.  The overarching mission of the Down with Falls Coalition is to prepare strategically, financially, and cooperatively to provide awareness and accessibility to the fall prevention components of balance and mobility training, medical management, and home assessment and modification to the neediest population segments of the county.  The Coalition’s objectives are to: 1) create a strong, committed, and sustainable Fall Prevention Coalition; 2) conduct a countywide fall prevention needs assessment; 3) create a 3-5 year strategic plan; and 4) revitalize, enhance, and evaluate the Coalition at a community forum in 2007. Grant information    Grant summaryA two-page summary detailing the grant and the activities that the coalition will be participating in over the next year. Coalition Organizational StructureShows in a flowchart format how the coalition is structured. Activity TimelineThe goals and objectives of the coalition during the grant period and when the activities are scheduled. What is happening right now? The coalition members have completed the needs assessment collection. A total of 838 surveys were collected from Orange County older adults! The strategic planning process began with a lively meeting where coalition members offered their input for proposed activities for the coalition to undertake over the next year or two. Development of the strategic plan will continue over the next several months. Survey MaterialsAdditional copies are available by calling Erin Ulibarri at (714) 648-0116, ext 109 Older Adult Needs Assessment (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean)Provider Needs Assessment Fall Prevention Resource Page (English, Spanish)Home Safety Checklist (English, Spanish)   Upcoming meetings and events  Current Site: www.officeonaging.ocgov.com/downwithfalls.com/asp To Come: www.downwithfalls.org Community Contact Numbers: 1-800-510-2020 1-714-567-7500

8. Strategic PlanWhere Do We Go From Here? (2:40-3:15pm) Kathy Kendrick, MPH Kyle Ferrara, MS Gina Kay, MD Nancy Goetsch, RN

9. Purpose and Structure • Provides direction and purpose for the coalition. • 5 Major components • Mission/Vision • Goals/Objectives • Recommendations • Action Steps/Implementation Strategy • Sustainability

10. Planning Process • Purpose – Obtain input from coalition members on the direction of the coalition and its activities • 2 Planning Sessions • Session 1 – Participatory Planning Process – December 13, 2006 • Primary areas identified • Advocacy for Countywide Care Community • Coalition Building and Infrastructure • Education for Consumers and Service Providers • Marketing • Knowledge • Session 2 – Review Results – January 10, 2007

11. 5 Primary Goals • Goal I: To increase in size and diversity and become a recognized entity in the community. • Goal II: To become a “household brand” for fall prevention programs, services, and resources. • Goal III: To become a comprehensive clearinghouse for fall prevention knowledge and resources.

12. Goal IV: To increase awareness and knowledge of strategies to lower the risk of falls. • Goal V: To advocate for changes to the built environment to lower the risk of falls in Orange County.

13. Major Activities • Maintain and increase active coalition membership. • Establish regular meeting times and institute working subcommittees. • Seek out, research, and apply for funding opportunities. • Develop and maintain a database of fall prevention resources.

14. Major Activities (cont.) • Produce and distribute fall prevention materials. • Resource and referral guidebook • Fall Prevention kit for older adult use • Education materials, fall prevention checklists, safety tips, assessment tools, etc. • Develop education programs for service providers: • “Educate the Educator” program • Speakers Bureau • Physician offices • Transportation and mobility services

15. Major Activities (cont.) • Conduct fall prevention workshops for older adults. • Identify and prioritize 5 locations in Orange County in need of safety improvements. • Educate Orange County elected officials on fall prevention issues.

16. Fall Prevention Kit Tricia Brown, Kyle Ferrara, Kathy Kendrick, Jacqui Mack-Harris

17. Purpose Develop a packet of older adult “friendly” fall prevention information that can be distributed to persons at risk of falling in Orange County.

18. Kit Contents (Proposed) • Fall Risk Self Assessment • Fall Prevention Checklist • Health Record Booklet (including fall specific information) • Exercises to Improve Balance (Booklet) • Center For Disease Control Pamphlet (What You Can Do To Prevent Falls) • Community Resources reference card with DWF information contact number • Gift with DWF logo (shoe horn, night light, etc.)

19. DWF Health Record Book Includes Fall Prevention Specific Reminders: • Talk to your doctor about your balance and falls • Update your record when changes occur • Bring your health record to all health related appointments • Manage your health and medications to reduce your risk for falls

20. DWF Health Record Book Includes Tips To Prevent Falls: • Review the effects of medications and alcohol use on balance • Engage in regular balance and strength building activities • Identify and correct falling, tripping, and slipping hazards

21. DWF Health Record Book Includes space for recording: • Medications (prescription, over the counter, herbals, dietary supplements) • History of Falls • Balance Related Concerns

22. Evaluation & Mass Production of Kit • Feedback from DWF Forum attendees • Focus groups with older adult groups in the community (Fall 2007) • Revise kit based on feedback • Mass production of kit for distribution to at risk older adults in Orange County at a later date

23. Please stop by the Coalition table and share your ideas with us!

24. Education Activities Education activities drew the strongest support at the initial strategic planning meetings

25. Primary Targets • Physicians’ offices • Hospitals • Community members-older adults and family • Material distribution and workshops

26. Proposed program • Archstone Phase II grant • Community outreach at senior centers and/or other area facilities • 4-session workshop series: • General fall prevention • Home Safety • Balance and Mobility • Medical Management

27. Steps to accomplish these goals • Curriculum and material development • Securing workshop/seminar sites • Partnerships with area health care or senior-focused companies, agencies, non-profits.

28. Prescription Pad

29. Wrap Up • Remember evaluations! • Return the brochure comment slip. • Return the request form today or by Fri, September 21. • Stay for the opportunity drawing!

30. Thank You for Coming!