Fall Prevention for Seniors

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury for older adults. In San Joaquin County, the evidence-based A Matter of Balance program is helping seniors improve balance, build strength, and maintain independence. 

Coordinated locally through the Physical Therapy Department at the University of the Pacific, this fall-prevention workshop serves older adults in Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, and surrounding communities.

The program is funded by San Joaquin County through a limited-term grant. Funding supports participant workbooks, instructional supplies, and stipends or travel mileage for trained volunteer coaches. Grants run one to three years and must be renewed depending on available county, state, and federal funding.

Upcoming Fall Prevention Workshops:

• March – University of the Pacific, Stockton
• June – Tracy Senior Center
• May – Host site to be determined

Without renewed funding, this senior fall-prevention program could end — despite growing community need.

Learn More About A Matter of Balance:

• MaineHealth (Program Overview):https://www.mainehealth.org/healthy-communities/prevention-and-wellness/fall-prevention-matter-balance

• National Council on Aging (Evidence-Based Program):https://www.ncoa.org/article/evidence-based-program-a-matter-of-balance/

• San Joaquin County Commission on Aging Events:https://www.sjcommissiononaging.org/Events

Fall prevention isn’t just about safety — it’s about protecting independence, mobility, and quality of life.