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.
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
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.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Website: https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/health/prevention/falls-prevention
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
This free weekly dance-based movement class is designed to improve and maintain older adults' balance, confidence, and health.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone (designed for adults 55 or older)
Address: 2420 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (916) 552-5800
Email: frontdesk@sacballet.org
Website: https://www.sacballet.org/fall-prevention-through-movement-for-seniors/
Note: pre-registration required
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
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: Christy Adams (UC Davis) 916-734-9794; Ana Van Engelen (Kaiser Permanente) 202-731-0994; Monica Martin (Sutter Health) 916-878-2416
Email: STOPFALLSSACRAMENTO@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/StopFalls.Sacramento/about/
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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