Fall Injury Prevention

The goal of this trial is to test the real-world efficacy of AL-STEADI, a fall prevention program, in seven assisted living centers. We will randomly assign 700 residents from seven assisted living centers who screen at-risk of falling to either existing fall monitoring protocols or the enhanced AL-STEADI fall prevention program. We will evaluate the effect of AL-STEADI on the rate of falls over 12 months. We will also closely monitor implementation fidelity in these seven assisted living centers.

This study promotes greater understanding of factors impacting balance and how neck strength alters specific aspects of impaired balance. This study will help physical therapist protocols target a wholistic approach to treat fall risk individuals.