Balance & Falls Prevention
Stay Steady. Stay Safe.
Preventing falls is one of the most important steps in keeping seniors healthy and independent. At Brockton Home Health Agency, we combine skilled nursing, physical therapy, and home health aide support to reduce fall risk and improve confidence in everyday movement.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing age-related balance issues, or simply looking to stay safe at home, our team is here with customized care plans and expert guidance.
What We Offer
Our comprehensive fall prevention program includes a blend of skilled nursing and physical therapy services tailored to each individual’s needs:
Physical Therapy Care Steps:
- Full-body strength assessments (hips, knees, ankles)
- Range of motion (AROM) testing for upper/lower limbs, trunk, and neck
- Sensory evaluations using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments
- Equipment evaluations (bedroom, bathroom, mobility aids)
- Balance testing using standardized methods (Tinetti, Berg, Timed Up and Go)
- Footwear analysis and safety guidance
- Home safety exercises with visual aids
- Use of equipment (foam pads, cones, uneven surfaces) for balance practice
- Progress tracking with regular re-assessments
- Family goal setting and coordination with referring physicians
Skilled Nursing Support:
- Comprehensive health evaluations and medication reviews
- Blood pressure monitoring (lying, sitting, standing)
- Dizziness and syncope history reviews
- Medication education and safety tips
- Scheduled nursing visits to monitor improvement
- Regular physician updates and coordination of care
Who It's For
Our Balance & Falls Prevention program is ideal for individuals who:
- Have a history of falls or near-misses
- Experience dizziness, weakness, or poor coordination
- Are recovering from orthopedic surgery or stroke
- Take medications that affect balance
- Want to improve confidence in walking and standing
Areas We Serve
We proudly serve a wide range of communities across Massachusetts. Here’s a full list of areas we cover with our dedicated home healthcare services.
Abington
Avon
Braintree
Bridgewater
Brockton
Canton
Carver
Dedham
Dorchester – 02121
Duxbury
East Bridgewater
Easton
Fall River
Halifax
Holbrook
Hyde Park – 02136
Jamaica Plain – 02130
Kingston
Lakeville
Marshfield
Mattapan – 02126
Middleborough
Milton
New Bedford
North Easton
Norwood
Pembroke
Plymouth
Quincy
Randolph
Rockland
RocklandRoslindale – 02131
RocklandRoslindale – 02131
Sharon
Stoughton
Taunton
West Bridgewater
Westwood
Weymouth
Whitman
Ready to Get Started?
Our care can begin within 24 hours of your request.
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