Take a Stand Against Falls
Falls, currently the leading cause of traumatic injury in Palm Beach County, can happen to anyone. The good news is that falls can often be prevented. The Health Care District of Palm Beach County, in partnership with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the Board of County Commissioners, are pleased to provide information, resources and practical tips to the Palm Beach County community to help prevent falls.
Prevent Falls PBC App
Download our FREE Prevent Falls PBC app for valuable falls prevention resources, checklists and additional information.
Features include:
- Tai Ji Quan Class Schedule
- On-Demand Tai Ji Quan Classes
- Balance Screening
- Resources
- Push Notifications
- Weather Alerts
Join Us for Free Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Classes:
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® (TJQMBB) is a research-based balance training program developed by Dr. Fuzhong Li, a Senior Scientist at the Oregon Research Institute. Designed specifically for older adults at risk of falling and individuals with balance disorders, the program offers a wide range of health benefits, including improved balance, increased lower-extremity strength, enhanced physical performance, and most importantly, the prevention of falls and injurious falls.
Locations:
Open to the Public:
South County Civic Center, Delray Beach, FL
16700 Jog Rd., Delray Beach, FL 33446 (Outside Under the Pavilion)
Mondays-Fridays: 8:30 am-9:30 am
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00am-11:00am
Kelsey Park Pavilion
701 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Park, FL 33403
Tuesdays and Fridays from 5pm-6pm.
West Boynton Park & Recreation Center
6000 Northtree Blvd. Lake Worth, FL 33463
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-10:30am
North County Senior Center
5217 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Mondays and Wednesdays: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Mid County Senior Center
3680 Lake Worth Rd., Lake Worth, FL 33461
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 1:00pm-2:00pm
West County Senior Center
2916 State Rd. #15, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Mondays and Wednesdays: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Old Town Hall
1000 Town Hall Ave., Jupiter, FL 33458
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:15am – 9:15am
Six Steps to Prevent a Fall
Download Checklist (English)
Download Checklist (Spanish)
This Falls Prevention Program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,000,000.00 with 100 percentage funded by ACL/HHS and $0 and 0 percentage funded by non-government source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.