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Categories Include:

• Safety Assessments
• Balance Programs
• Connection to Appropriate Services

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Safety Assessments

Home safety assessments help reduce the chance or likelihood of future slips, trips and falls.  These services are designed to assist in making homes safer for those who prefer and are able to remain in the home in their senior years. The Home Safety Tips video contains some tips to make your home safer. Video courtesy of School of Health Sciences, Seattle Pacific University and National Institute on Aging.

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Home assessments, cognitive screens and treatments, DME needs assessment.

Heritage Healthcare • 3199 Sweeten Creek Rd., • Asheville, NC 28803
Website: www.heritage-healthcare.com
Phone: 828-333-5072
For More I nformation, Contact
Cynthia Palmeri, PT, DPT
cpalmeri@heritage-healthcare.org

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Home safety assessments, suggestions and recommendations to identify and decrease risk factors or for needed safety equipment.
CarePartners Health Services – Main • 68 Sweeten Creek Road • Asheville, NC 28803
Website: www.carepartners.org
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone: 828-274-6179 Ext. 4262
For More Information, Contact
Travis Edwards, PT
tedwards@carepartners.org

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Home safety assessments, suggestions and recommendations to identify and decrease risk factors for falls and other environmental hazards
Home Instead Senior Care • 1293 Hendersonville Rd, Suite 4• Asheville, NC 28803
We bsite: www.homeinstead.com/159
Area Served: Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania, Haywood
Phone: 828-274-4406
For More Information, Contact
Heather Bauer
hbauer@homeinstead.com

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Population Health Data Management
YMCA of Western North Carolina • 53 Asheland Avenue, Suite 105 • Asheville, NC 28801
Website: www.ymcawnc.org/population_health
Phone: 828-210-5040
For More Information, Contact
Lindsey Thompson
lthompson@ymcawnc.org

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Recommendations for modifications and/or equipment to assist low vision clients. In home service limited to 45 minutes from Hospital.
Mission Hospital Low Vision Center • 50 Doctors Drive  Suite 403 • Asheville, NC 28801
Website: www.missionhospitals.org/lowvision
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone: 828-213-4370
For More Information, Contact
Sue Ponder
sue.ponder@msj.org

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Home modifications for fall prevention and aging in place.
WNC Aging In Place • 732 Jonesborough Street • Hendersonville, NC 28739
Website: www.wncaginginplace.com
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone: 828 692-2181
wncaip@gmail.com

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Balance Programs

Classes are available to increase your awareness of “fall-ty habits” and how you can navigate safely through your environment. See the “Exercise Facilities” category for listings of local sites available in our area.  Classes listed here are community-based programs help to incorporate activity into our lives at any age.

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Balance Programs
Asheville FitSpine • 149 New Leicester Hwy • Asheville, NC 28806
Website: www.ashevillefitspine.com
Area Served: Buncombe County
For More Information, Contact
Damon Rouse, MPT, Board Cert. Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Director
828-225-3838

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8 Session Matter of Balance Program addressing the fear of falling
Land of Sky Regional Council • 339 New Leicester Hwy Suite 140 • Asheville, NC 28806
Website: www.landofsky.org/aging.html
Area Served: Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania
Phone: 828-251-7438
For More Information, Contact
Stephanie Stewart, Aging Program Specialist
stephanie@landofsky.org

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Building Better Balance Programs, Strength & Functional Training, Fall Prevention Education
UNCA Healthy Active Aging Program Initiative • 463 Sherrill Center CPO 4030 • Asheville, NC 28804
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone: 828-251-6514
For More Information, Contact
Kathie C Garbe, PhD MCHES
kgarbe@unca.edu

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Falls Prevention Programs
NC Center for Health and Wellness , UNC-Asheville • One University Heights, CPO 4010 • Asheville, NC 28804
Website: www.ncchw.unca.edu
Phone: 828-250-3991
For More Information, Contac t
Ayden Jones
aojones@unca.edu

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Moving for Better Balance
The Woodfin YMCA • 40 North Merrimon Avenue • Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-505-3990
Diane Saccone, MT (ASCP) RYT500
Community Wellness Manager/Falls Prevention Coordinator
Active Older Adults Program Director
For more information, Contact
Diane Saccone
dsaccone@ymcawnc.org

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12 week series of 1 hour classes; various locations. (Scholarships available)
WNC Tai Chi for Arthritis • 3 Spring Cove Terrace • Asheville, NC 28804
Website: www.wnctaichiarthritis.com
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone: 828-253-8649
For More Information, Contact
Anne Plyer, PT, MLA
instructor@wnctaichiarthritis.com

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Screening Services

Screening services provide the individual with comprehensive risk evaluations for fall prevention and discussion. These include physical demonstrations (performance based) and comprehensive evaluations by healthcare providers.

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Balance evaluations and treatments, cognitive screens and treatments, DME need assessment.
Heritage Healthcare • 3199 Sweeten Creek Rd., • Asheville, NC 28803
Website: www.heritage-healthcare.com
Phone: 828-333-5072
For More I nformation, Contact
Cynthia Palmeri, PT, DPT
cpalmeri@heritage-healthcare.org

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Balance, Stability, Alignment Screening and Services
Compass Chiropractic • 2000 Spartanburg Hwy • Hendersonville, NC 28792
Website: www.CompassChiropracticNC.com
Phone: 828-595-9255
For More I nformation, Contact
Dr. Kevin McDade
drkevinmcdade@gmail.com

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Fall Prevention Screening and Assessment
Asheville FitSpine • 149 New Leicester Hwy • Asheville, NC 28806
Website: www.ashevillefitspine.com
Area Served: Buncombe County
For More Information, Contact
Damon Rouse, MPT, Board Cert. Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Director
828-225-3838

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Fall risk screening for balance, gait, strength, flexibility, medical history, vestibular and dizziness.
CarePartners Health Services – Main • 68 Sweeten Creek Road • Asheville, NC 28803
Website: www.carepartners.org
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone: 828-274-6179
For More Information, Contact
Travis Edwards, PT
tedwards@carepartners.org

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Field & Computerized Falls Screening
UNCA Healthy Active Aging Program Initiative • 463 Sherrill Center CPO 4030 • Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-251-6514
For More Information, Contact
Kathie C Garbe, PhD MCHES
kgarbe@unca.edu
828-251-6514

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Screening for Balance/Vestibular Disorders
Mobile Rehab, LLC • 39 Wendover Rd. • Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-367-7645
For More Information, Contact
Jennifer Lias, MS/PT/OCS
liasjl@gmail.com

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Referrals

There are times you need help or services related to fall prevention concerns, but you may not know what to ask or where to turn.  Local service providers are trained and available to help you connect with services you need when you need them.

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Alzheimer’s Disease & related disorders information, hints, materials & consultations; home and personal safety issues
Alzheimer’s Association, WNC Chapter • PO Box 748 • Asheville, NC 28802
Website www.alz.org/northcarolina
Area Served: All of WNC
Free
Phone: 800-272-3900

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Brain Injury Referrals
Brain Injury Association Of NC • 68 Sweeten Creek Road • Asheville, NC 28803
Website: www.bianc.net
Area Served: All of WNC
Phone: 828-277-4868
For More Information, Contact
Karen Keating
karen.keating@bianc.net

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Consultations and Referrals/Geriatric Care Management
WNC Geriatric Care Management
Website: www.wncgcm.com
Area Served: All of WNC
Associate Member of NAPGCM
For More Information, Contact
Amy Fowler
amy@wncgcm.com
828-776-4269

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Community Referrals
Division of Services For The Blind • 50 S French Broad Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
Website: www.ncdhhs.gov/dsb
Area Served: All of WNC
Free
Phone: 828-251-6732
For More Information, Contact
Rowan Lischerelli
rowan.lischerelli@dhhs.nc.gov
828-251-6732 Ext  246

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Community Resource Referrals
WNC Aging In Place • 732 Jonesborough Street • Hendersonville, NC 28739
Website: www.wncaginginplace.com
Area Served: All of WNC
Phone: 828 692-2181
wncaip@gmail.com

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Community Resource Referrals
Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc. • 46 Sheffield Circle • Asheville, NC 28803
Website: www.coabc.org
Area Served: Buncombe County – 60 and over
Free
Phone: 828-277-8288

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Pharmacy

Some falls occur due to side effects from medications, drug interactions, nonadherence, overadherence and not following your prescription label closely. Pharmacy resources will help with a detailed medication review so that you may better understand their usage and how your gait, vision, or cognition may be affected. Improved health outcomes (including falls prevention) as the goal.

Video: “Have Your Medicines Reviewed”  Ask your doctor or pharmacist if any of your medicines or over-the-counter products could increase your risk of falling. Never stop taking your medications unless you talk with your doctor first.  Video courtesy of School of Health Sciences, Seattle Pacific University.  Watch video here: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/falls/personalchanges/video/fall2_na.html?intro=yes

Use of some single medications may cause falls.  Please refer to the list below as a reference: http://uncnews.unc.edu/images/stories/news/health/2008/drugslist.pdf

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Medicare Part D Prescription Drugs (Over Age 65); Free Medications review with pharmacist
ChecKmeds NC (GOV)
Website: www.checkmedsnc.com/provider_contact.asp
Website: www.getoutcomes.com use Pharmacy Finder
Area Served: All in WNC
Free
Phone 866-922-6247
For More Information, Contact
Teresa Turner, Admin Asst.
teresa.m.turner@ncmail.net
919-733-2040 Ext  206

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Medication Management
Mission Hospital – Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Services • 501 Biltmore Aveue • Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-213-5353
Senior Care Medication Management Referral

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Vision

Vision changes and vision loss associated with aging are common fall risk factors among older adults. Vision loss can contribute to falls by disturbing balance and by obscuring tripping and slipping hazards.

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Medical Eyecare; Deaf/Blind Services
Division of Services For The Blind • 50 S French Broad Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801 (GOV)
Website: www.ncdhhs.gov/dsb
Area Served: All in WNC
Free
Phone: 828-251-6732
For More Information, Contact
Rowan Lischerelli
rowan.lischerelli@dhhs.nc.gov
828-251-6732 Ext  246

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Eye Care; prefe rence to those without any exam in 3 years or longer
Eye Care America • PO Box 429098 • San Francisco, CA 94142-9098
Website www.eyecareamerica.org
Area Served: All in WNC; Nationwide Referrals
Phone: 800-222-3937

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Low vision evaluation by optometrist; education/training in use of low vision devices and location of resources.
Mission Hospital Low Vision Center • 240 Sardis Road • Asheville, NC 28806 (NP)
Website: www.missionhospitals.org/lowvision
Area Served: All in WNC
Phone 828-213-4370
For More Information, Contact
Sue Ponder
sue.ponder@msj.org

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Help locating eye doctors providing subsidized exams
Vision USA • 243 N Lindbergh Blvd • St Louis, MO 63141 (NP)
Website: www.aoa.org/visionusa.xml
Area Served: Most of USA; WNC
Free
Phone 800-766-4466