Mobility & Fall Prevention

As we age, we may experience changes in the way we walk and move, our sense of balance, and our physical strength. These mobility changes may make it more difficult to live in our homes and can increase the risk of falling. The programs on this page help older adults learn about fall risk and improve strength, balance, and confidence. Some also reduce fall risk by assisting with home repairs and modifications. 

Click on the v-shaped arrow to the right of each program description to view more information. 

ACC offers various fitness classes and activities to reduce fall risk, including tai chi and Matter of Balance.

Cost: no cost

Who Is Eligible: older adults

Address: 7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831

Phone: (916) 393-9026 

Email: info@accsv.org

Website: https://www.accsv.org/classes/

Note: pre-registration may be required

This website provides information about fall risk and how older adults can reduce their risk of falling.

Cost: no cost

Who Is Eligible: anyone

Website: https://www.cdc.gov/falls/index.html

Low-income older homeowners in the City of Folsom may apply for assistance to make repairs or modifications to create a safe and healthy home. 

Cost: no cost

Who Is Eligible: Folsom residents who meet income guidelines and are at least 65 years old or at least 55 years old with a verified disability

Address: 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630

Phone: (916) 461-6203 

Email: program staff names and email addresses are listed on website

Website: https://www.folsom.ca.us/government/community-development/housing-services/seniors-helping-seniors-home-repair-program

Low-income homeowners can apply for home repair assistance to allow them to safely continue to live in their homes.

Cost: must be able to pay 20% of the repair cost and may need to contribute some work hours towards the project

Who Is Eligible: low-income homeowners in Sacramento or Yolo county; income limits depend on county and household size; see website or contact program for financial eligibility criteria

Address: 819 North 10th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95811

Phone: (916) 440-1215

Email: communitydevelopment@habitatgreatersac.org 

Website: https://habitatgreatersac.org/home-ownership/homerepair/home-repair/#

This website provides information about how older adults can assess and reduce their risk of falling.

This website provides helpful tips for how older adults can reduce their risk of falling.

Cost: no cost

Who Is Eligible: anyone

Website: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/prevent-falls-and-fractures

This non-profit organization helps older adults make their homes safer by modifying or installing items such as handrails, grab bars, wheelchair ramps, and improved lighting. 

Cost: no cost for homeowners who meet income qualifications, fee-for-service for other clients

Who Is Eligible: anyone in Sacramento County can pay for services, must meet eligibility requirements for free services (see website or contact program for details)

Address: P.O. Box 255584, Sacramento, CA 95825-5584 

Phone: (916) 455-1880 

Email: can send message through Contact Us page on website

Website: http://rebuildingtogethersacramento.org/

Note: renters are eligible for fee-based services but must get owner approval for modifications

The YMCA offers several group classes designed to prevent falls by improving strength and balance. Classes are available in person and virtually.

Cost: free for members

Who Is Eligible: YMCA members

Address: 2021 W Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 

Phone: (916) 452-9622 

Email: can send message through Contact Us page on website

Website: https://www.ymcasuperiorcal.org/SacramentoYMCA

Low-income home owners can apply for emergency home repair assistance to correct health and safety hazards. 

Cost: no cost

Who Is Eligible: low-income homeowners in the cities of Sacramento, Galt, Folsom, and Isleton or in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County who live in their own homes and meet financial eligibility requirements

Address: 630 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 

Phone: (916) 440-1317

Website: https://www.shra.org/homeowner-resources/

Note: applications are only accepted from June 1 - August 31 and from December 1 - February 28

This coalition of local organizations and community members offers resources, classes, and guidance to help older adults safely age in place by preventing falls and injuries.

Cost: no cost

Who Is Eligible: anyone

Phone Number: (916) 875-5881 (Department of Public Health Main Number)

Email: STOPFALLSSACRAMENTO@gmail.com 

Website: https://dhs.saccounty.gov/PUB/StopFallsSacramento/Pages/Stop-Falls-Sacramento-Coalition.aspx

This interdisciplinary clinic serves adults 65 and older as well as their family caregivers. Available services include geriatric medicine, cognitive and dementia testing and care, nutrition consultations, family caregiver services, mobility clinic, patient navigation/case management, and pharmacy. 

Cost: costs vary by service, contact the clinic for information about what insurance plans are accepted

Who Is Eligible: must be at least 65 or a family caregiver of an older adult; UC Davis Health patients must be referred by a UC Davis Health physician or provider

Address: 3160 Folsom Blvd., Suite 1400, Sacramento, CA 95816

Phone: (916) 731-1831

Website: https://health.ucdavis.edu/aging/clinic-location/healthy-aging-clinic.html

Through its Trauma Prevention and Outreach Program, UC Davis offers information about fall risk and prevention as well as A Matter of Balance workshops designed to help reduce fear of falling and increase activity.

Cost: no cost

Who Is Eligible: anyone (targeted to less active older adults)

Address: 4900 Broadway, Suite 1650, Sacramento, CA 95820 

Phone: (916) 734-9798 (general number) or (916) 734-9784 (A Matter of Balance information)

Email: hs-trauma.prevention@ucdavis.edu (general email) or cemorris@ucdavis.edu (A Matter of Balance information)

Website: https://health.ucdavis.edu/injuryprevention/fallprevention/index.html

Note: workshop pre-registration required

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This page was created by Kaoyee Lor. Last updated 6/15/2023