Aging Programs

Programs for the Aging Population

Title:  Home Injury Prevention Program "H.I.P.P."    

The Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) has established a home injury prevention program, which is made possible with funding from the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA).   The goal of the program is to decrease or eliminate the risk of unintentional falls within the home for each client. Educational sessions are offered county wide for agencies, home care workers and senior centers on a per request basis.   Please call 216-201-2001 ext. 1538 to set up an educational talk at your agency.  Please click here if you would like a printable tip sheet on how to reduce the risk of falling in your home.   These sessions are FREE of cost, however donations are accepted.

If you are interested in the fall prevention presentation given at the National 2007 NACCHO (National Association of City and County Health Officials) convention, please click here.  This program was also highlighted at the National Healthy Homes conference in Baltimore, MD held in September 2008.

Again partnering with Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, we were awarded a grant from Administration on Aging via the Ohio Department of Aging to offer The Matter of Balance Program (M.O.B.).  This program is an evidence based program to specifically reduce the fear of falling and improve activity level among senior adults in community dwellings. The program consists of eight two hour classes presented by trained coaches using detailed manuals and two instructional videos.  A Matter of Balance Lay Leader model has been recognized for Innovation and Quality in Healthcare and Aging in 2006 by the American Society on Aging. The program was originally developed via a grant with AoA by Boston University and now is currently being implemented across the county.  This program is made possible with funding from The Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging.  If you would like to view a power point presentation describing the history and goals of this program in detail,  please click here.   Call 216-201-2001 ext. 1209 or 1206 for more information.

Title: Senior Safety Project

This program is designed to assist seniors in targeted communities to maintain independence in their own home.  Individuals who qualify will receive home modifications to make the home safer and to reduce the risk of falling.  The participant will also receive a home visit to review falls education, and tips for behavioral change to reduce the risk of falling in the home.  An application is required and there are specific income guidelines associated with the application.  Contact The Cuyahoga County Department of Development for an application at: 216-443-8079.  This program is made possible through the collaboration and fiscal support from the Cuyahoga County Department of Development.

Community Partners:

The Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, Cuyahoga County Department of Development, Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Adult Services, The City of Cleveland, The City of Shaker Heights, The City of Garfield Heights, The City of Cleveland Heights, Parma Hospital, Parma Elder Center, Fairhill Center on Aging, and The Jewish Community Center.