UPMC Falls Prevention and Treatment Services
Disease-Related Resources
Accessing Assistance

Falls and mobility problems are often common in older adults, but are not just the result of getting older. Many falls can be prevented. A number of factors contribute to a person’s likelihood to fall. These range from medications to muscle weakness to poor vision and even the environment. In many cases, falls result in serious problems for older adults that include the loss of confidence, self-esteem and reduced independence.

The following tools offer helpful information to help reduce the likelihood of falls and the serious consequences that can often result:

Preventing Falls and Fracture
Published by the National Institute on Aging

Falls Prevention and Patient Resources
Provided by the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging

Home Safety for People with AD
Published by the Alzheimer’s Association

UPMC Falls Prevention and Treatment

Company	Phone Number
Mobility and Balance Disorders Clinic at UPMC Senior Care – Benedum Geriatric Center	412-692-4200
UPMC Arthritis and Autoimmunity Center	412-647-6700
UPMC Arthritis Network Centers	Phone numbers vary by location, see website
Center for Balance Disorders	412-647-2125
UPMC Department of Neurology	412-692-4920
UPMC Rehab Network: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	412-692-4400
Centers for Rehab Services	1-888-723-4CRS (4277)
UPMC Eye Center More information on the UPMC Eye Center	412-647-2200

Accessing Falls Prevention and Treatment Services

Contact the Institute on Aging for more information on falls prevention and treatment services or e-mail us your questions.