FALLS PREVENTION RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS:


If your virtual evidence-based classes or instructor training opportunities are not listed, please submit them here, we are happy to list them.


​         Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington


Additional Virtual Resources:

​Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in Spokane County among seniors (SRHD, 2018).​  According to the Spokane Regional Health District, Spokane County has fall mortality rates than are 56% higher than the Washington state average. This results in an average of 133 people that die each year from a fall in Spokane County (SRHD, 2018). 

State and National Falls Prevention Resources:


Spokane and Regional Resources:




Falls Prevention Coalition  

  • Eastern Washington Falls Prevention Coalition: Email Marla Emde (for more information) 
    • Virtual meetings, second Wednesday, monthly from 1:00pm - 2:00pm 




Falls Prevention Instructor Trainings 

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance TJQ:MBB classes for older adults are approved for virtual delivery.  Many instructors are offering classes via Zoom. Visit our website and select the "Find a Class" tab for class listings.