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Fall Prevention: Enhancing Fall Prevention Education for Homebound Elderly Clients and CBES
Antoine, Enold Antoine, Enold
Antoine, Enold
Antoine, Enold
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This project, conducted at Central Boston Elder Services (CBES), aimed to enhance fall prevention education among homebound elderly clients. Recognizing inconsistencies in current educational efforts, the initiative developed a tailored, easy-to-understand fall prevention resource. The project followed a systematic approach: assessing current practices, designing and piloting a client-centered flyer, distributing it to 25 clients, and collecting post-distribution feedback. Results indicate that the new material improved client understanding of fall risks, with a 35% increase in hazard identification and 88% reporting enhanced safety awareness. Staff also found the materials practical and effective in engaging clients. These findings highlight the need for standardized, culturally inclusive educational tools in fall prevention. The project offers a replicable model that addresses gaps in elder care communication, promotes independence, and supports aging in place. Future work may include multilingual versions and wider rollout across similar eldercare agencies.
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Fall Prevention: Enhancing Fall Prevention Education for Homebound Elderly Clients and CBES
Date
2025-08-11
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Fall prevention
Elderly clients
Home safety
Health education
Aging in place
Community health
Elder care innovation
Elderly clients
Home safety
Health education
Aging in place
Community health
Elder care innovation
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Abstract
This project, conducted at Central Boston Elder Services (CBES), aimed to enhance fall prevention education among homebound elderly clients. Recognizing inconsistencies in current educational efforts, the initiative developed a tailored, easy-to-understand fall prevention resource. The project followed a systematic approach: assessing current practices, designing and piloting a client-centered flyer, distributing it to 25 clients, and collecting post-distribution feedback. Results indicate that the new material improved client understanding of fall risks, with a 35% increase in hazard identification and 88% reporting enhanced safety awareness. Staff also found the materials practical and effective in engaging clients. These findings highlight the need for standardized, culturally inclusive educational tools in fall prevention. The project offers a replicable model that addresses gaps in elder care communication, promotes independence, and supports aging in place. Future work may include multilingual versions and wider rollout across similar eldercare agencies.
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Healthcare Studies