A Fond du Lac county coalition lowering the risk of falling.
"Empowering YOU to Stand Strong!"
Our Services
Preventing falls is a top priority for the coalition. Injuries from falling are a leading cause of death and our services are designed to help lower the risk of falling.
Eligibility for programs and services vary. Please refer to each offering and organization.
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Home Safety
Assessment
Creating Safer Homes for You to Live in!
Let us lower your risk of falling by assessing needs in your home.
We can help you with:
Grab bars
Handrails
Nightlights
High-rise toilet seats
Tub transfer benches
Anti-slip bathtub adhesives
Analyzing flooring
Income-qualified homeowners receive home repairs and modifications at no cost to the homeowner.
Homeowners must own and live in the home. We cannot serve apartments or mobile homes.
Contact Rebuilding Together Fox Valley for services and more information.
920 730-2156 | www.rtfv.org
Increase Strength and Balance
Increasing strength and balance can lower the risk of falling.
Take action today!
Community Exercise Classes
Personal Trainer Workout
Physician Referred Exercise
Contact these resources for up to date classes:
ADRC FDL (Aging and Disability Resource Center): 920 929-3466 ADRC website
The Center - FDL's Place for Active Older Adults: 920 322-3630 FDL Sr. Center website
Ripon Senior Activity Center: 920 324-7930 Ripon Sr. Center website
Waupun Senior Center: 920 471-1636 Waupun Sr. Center website
YMCA FDL: 920 921-3330 YMCA FDL website
Physician Communication
Discuss the below items with your physician so they can help lower your risk of falling.
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Medication assessment
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Vision changes
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Foot pain or numbness
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Dizziness or being unsteady
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Assistive devices
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Sleep changes
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Bone health
CHECK YOUR RISK FOR FALLING
Circle "Yes" or "No" for each statement below.
Yes (2) No (0) I have fallen in the past year.
Yes (2) No (0) I use or have been advised to use a cane or walker to move around safely.
Yes (1) No (0) Sometimes I feel unsteady when I'm walking.
Yes (1) No (0) I steady myself by holding onto furniture when walking.
Yes (1) No (0) I am worried about falling.
Yes (1) No (0) I need to push with my hands to stand up from a chair.
Yes (1) No (0) I have some trouble stepping up onto a curb.
Yes (1) No (0) I often have to rush to the toilet.
Yes (1) No (0) I have lost some feeling in my feet.
Yes (1) No (0) I take medicine that sometimes makes me feel light-headed or more tired than usual.
Yes (1) No (0) I take medicine to help me sleep or improve my mood.
Yes (1) No (0) I often feel sad or depressed.
Total _______ Add up the number of points for each "yes" answer.
If you scored 4 points or more, you may be at risk for falling.
Discuss this quiz with your doctor and/or Fond du Lac county ADRC at 920 929-3466.
Client and Family Resources
Home Strength & Physician Safety in
Resource and Coalition Member Website Phone Number Modifications Balance Communication Public Places
ADRC: Aging & Disability Resource Center ADRC 920 929-3466 X X X X
Advocate Aurora Physical Therapy 920 907-7270 X
211 211
Community Care CC 920 451-3444 X
County Health Department CHD 920 929-3085 X
MEP Health MEP X
FDL EMS/Fire EMS/Fire 920 322-3400
Holy Family Catholic Ministry HFCM 920 921-0580
Home Helpers Home Care HOME 920 541-5506 X X X
Lakeland Care Lakeland 920 906-5100 X X
Moraine Park Moraine 800 472-4554
Options for Independent Living Options 920 490-0200 X X
Rebuilding Together Fox Valley RTFV 920 730-2156 X
Ripon EMS EMS 920 748-4904
Senior Center - FDL - The Center Center 920 322-3630 X X
Senior Center - Ripon Sr. Ctr 920 471-1636 X X
Senior Center - Waupun Sr. Ctr 920 324-7930 X X
SSM Health St. Agnes SSM 920 929-2300 X X X
SSM Health - Adult Day Services SSM 920 929-2300 X X X
SSM Health - Care Management SSM 920 929-2300 X X X
SSM Health - Community Health SSM 920 929-2300 X X X
SSM Health - Home Care SSM 920 929-2300 X X X
SSM Health - IP Falls SSM 920 929-2300 X X X
SSM Health - Pharmacy SSM 920 929-2300 X
SSM Health - Physical Therapy SSM 920 929-2300 X X X
SSM Health - Trauma SSM 920 929-2300 X
SSM Health - Vibrance SSM 920 929-2300 X X X
United Way FDL UW - FDL 920 921-7010
Veteran Services Veterans 920 929-3117
Waupun EMS EMS 920 345-1050
YMCA FDL YMCA 920 921-3330 X X
