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For At-Risk Seniors

Fall Prevention Program

The primary goal of the Fall Prevention Program is to reduce and/or prevent the number of falls among at-risk low-income seniors. Our secondary goal is to increase seniors' confidence and zest for life! We employ a multi-pronged approach proven to be the most effective strategy to address the range of issues that leads to falls:

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  • BEHAVIORAL. We educate and raise awareness about: falls and fall prevention, sedentary lifestyle, medication management, and better eating habits.
  • PHYSICAL. We offer fall prevention skills-building training sessions that help to develop strength, improve mobility and balance and increase hand-eye coordination.
  • SOCIAL. We offer group fitness and education classes that are fun and dynamic, in a fall-safe setting. Socialization promotes motivation, mental well-being and cognitive stimulation. It can reduce feelings of isolation and anxiety.

Sign Up Today!

To make an appointment for a current class or for more information, call Spectrum Fall Prevention at 510-881-0300, or fill out the online interest form by clicking here.
Find a Fall Prevention class near you! Click here for Sites and Times.

Voluntary Contributions

Fall Prevention participants have the opportunity to voluntarily contribute toward the cost of services. While contributions are never required and will always remain confidential, they help us expand and improve the services we provide. All contributions are safeguarded, properly accounted for, and used solely to enhance—not replace—existing funding. Contributions may be made securely online or by check using the remittance envelopes available at your class.

What Classes Do You Offer?

Autumn Registration includes the following (3) evidence-based Fall Prevention program offerings:

1) EnhanceFitness- Our popular evidence-based fall prevention and exercise program. Older adults work to become more energized and active to sustain independent lives. Classes are 1 hour and include aerobics, strength, balance and flexibility movements to help address the factors that can lead to falls.

The Autumn Quarter is October 1 to December 23, 2026.

2) Walk With Ease- This three days a week, 1 hour program will help you become self-motivated to use walking as an effective tool to increase strength, improve balance and help ease the symptoms of arthritis.

The Autumn Quarter is October 1 to December 23, 2026.

3) A Matter of Balance- A Matter of Balance is an eight session program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.  Learn how to manage concerns about falls and improve flexibility, balance and strength.

The series consists of 8 sessions, meeting once a week for lecture, discussion and gentle exercise. Each session includes a 2-hour workshop.

Two MOB series are offered this Autumn:

How Do I Register?

To make an appointment for a current class or for more information, call Spectrum Fall Prevention at 510-881-0300, or fill out the online interest form by clicking here.
You will be asked to fill out a registration form in person.

Why Care About Falls?

  • Falls can be a common occurrence for seniors.  In 2019, emergency rooms recorded 3 million visits by older adults due to falls (CDC 2022).
  • Older adult falls cost $50 billion in medical costs annually, with ¾ paid by Medicare and Medicaid (CDC 2022).
  • With 1 in 4 Americans 65+ falling each year, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults (NCOA 2022).
  • Falls can be prevented with proper intervention. We will show you how!
  • New studies show that lifestyle changes like exercise are linked to decreased progression of Alzheimer's Disease.

 

Participants must:

  • Be 60 years or older.
  • Be at-risk for a fall. Fallen in past or have poor balance.
  • Be approved by personal doctor to participate in group exercise class.

For more information, contact a staff member using our Contact Form

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