Piedmont Triad Regional Council, NC
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The Piedmont Area Falls Prevention Coalition is a group of representatives from various organizations across the Piedmont Triad, as well as individuals and advocates who are committed to reducing falls in our communities.
Movement is one of the tools to improve balance and coordination.
The Piedmont Area Falls Prevention Coalition (PAFPC) is one of eight regional falls prevention coalitions in North Carolina. The PAFPC serves 12 counties: Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Surry, Stokes and Yadkin.
Map Source: NC Falls Prevention. NC Falls Prevention Website
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Past Events
- Watch the recap of our virtual, educational sessions during Falls Prevention Awareness Week (September 18-22, 2023), by clicking the links below:
- "How To Fall Proof Your Home" presented by Bob Gerken
- "Falls Prevention and Nutrition" presented by Mona Bostick
- "Hearing, Vision and Falls" by Megan Edwards-Collins
Falls Prevention Classes
Falls are not a normal part of aging. There are many things that can be done to reduce your risk of falling and fear of falling. Falls prevention classes are available to improve your balance, coordination and reduce your risk of falls. To find a class go to:
- Piedmont Triad Regional Council Age Well programs at (336) 904-0300 has A Matter of Balance classes. These classes can be held virtually or in person at a community location near you.
Contact: Christina Peoples at (336) 904-0300
- Winston Salem State University offers the following falls prevention classes: Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, A Matter of Balance, Otago Exercise Program
Contact: aclfallsgrant@wssu.edu
Dr. Sara Migliarese, PT, PhD, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program,
(336) 750-8968, migliaresesj@wssu.edu
- Healthy Aging NC offers information on falls prevention and other evidence-based programs being offered for older adults across the state of NC.
Go to: Healthy Aging NC Website
Are You at risk for falls? Take the Falls Free Check Up now.
Piedmont Area Falls Prevention Coalition Meetings
Join us for our Quarterly Meetings. To be added to the mailing list contact Christina Peoples at cpeoples@ptrc.org or call (336) 904-0300. You will receive meeting notices and Zoom links.
Educational Links
Learn more about falls prevention:
National Council on Aging-Falls Prevention Information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Older Adult Falls Prevention
Piedmont Area Falls Prevention Coalition Partners:
Contact: