For Families
Your loved one's balance and independence — and the peace of mind of the family around them.
Why fall risk deserves your attention
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. About 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, and falls send roughly 3 million older adults to emergency departments annually. The consequences can be serious — head trauma and hip fractures are among the most common and most life-changing outcomes.
The consequences reach further than the injury
- Physical: fractures, head injury, hospitalization, loss of strength and mobility during recovery, and a much higher risk of falling again.
- Emotional: fear of falling, loss of confidence, withdrawal from activities and friends, social isolation, and depression — for your loved one and for the family worrying about them.
- Financial: emergency and hospital costs, rehabilitation, home modifications, in-home help, and — in many cases — moving to assisted living sooner than planned.
Most of this is preventable. That is exactly what our program is built to do.
Fall prevention that fits your loved one's life
If you're worried about a parent, spouse, or another older adult in your family, our program is built to help. Every session with your loved one is one-on-one. Every plan is personalized to them. Every risk factor is addressed.
Signs your loved one may need support:
- Fear of falling or hesitation on stairs and curbs
- Unsteady walking, shuffling, or a cautious gait
- Poor posture or reduced confidence outdoors
- Weakness or stiffness after inactivity
- A recent fall, near-fall, or hospital stay
- Reluctance to engage in usual family or social activities due to uncertain balance and mobility
- Socially isolated or depressed family members or loved ones whose fear of falling limits daily activities
When your loved one lives alone
Roughly 1 in 3 older Americans lives alone. For families, that independence is precious — and so is knowing help is nearby if something happens. A fall for a loved one who lives alone can mean hours on the floor before anyone knows.
As part of the family conversation, The Center of Balance can help you and your loved one choose an appropriate electronic monitoring device — from simple medical alert pendants to fall-detecting smartwatches and in-home motion systems. We'll walk you through the trade-offs (cost, comfort, false alerts, cellular vs. Wi-Fi, water resistance) and help identify the option your loved one will actually wear and use.
Everything you need, in one place
What Our Clients Tell Us
“I stopped seeing my friends because I was afraid of falling and embarrassing myself. Working with my coach gave me back my social life.”
“It's not a gym — it's quiet, calm, and my coach schedules around my life, not the other way around.”
“Wendi really cares. When I missed an appointment she called just to check on me.”
“I always thought I was safe in my own home — the inspection uncovered risks I didn't know were there, and they helped get them fixed.”
“She keeps changing the exercises so they stay challenging and fun.”
“This is me taking control and investing in my own wellbeing.”
“Having lost hearing in my right ear about 15 years ago, balance was challenging. Working with the coaches at COB has been a real surprise; I didn't think I'd be able to regain my stability, but honestly I think I'm more poised than before.”