SENIORS COUNCIL FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM | SENIORS COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES

SENIORS COUNCIL FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM

It is the goal of the Seniors Council Falls Prevention Program to reduce the number of debilitating falls suffered by older adults and persons with disabilities in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties by offering services to help older adults maintain healthy activity levels and providing the tools they need to avoid placing themselves at unnecessary risk.

These services consist of: A Matter of Balance: an eight-session workshop for individuals who live with a fear of falling. Companion for Life: providing a low-cost emergency response system for at-risk adults in Santa Cruz and San Benito County. In-Home Risk and Safety Assessments: professional or self-assessment of home to minimize risk of falls.

Stress Busters: Mindfulness Practices

Physical Address

300 West Street, Hollister, CA 95023

Hours

Mon 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Tue 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM;

Application process

Call for an appointment

Fee

Sliding scale available based on income

Eligibility

Older adults or individuals who are disabled, living alone, and have a fear of falling or of being institutionalized.

Languages

English, Spanish

Agency info

SENIORS COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES

The Seniors Council is a community-based non-profit organization providing services in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey and Santa Clara Counties. Seniors Council provides services, support, and advocacy to enable older persons to function with independence and dignity in their homes and in the community to their fullest capacity.