Documents & Resources

This document summarizes the falls statistics for 2018This document summarizes the falls statistics for 2018

Postural hypotension or a rapid drop in blood pressure when standing up can be a significant risk for falling. This document discusses the condition and its impact on fall risk. (Spanish/Portuguese)Postural hypotension or a rapid drop in blood pressure when standing up can be a significant risk for falling. This document discusses the condition and its impact on fall risk. (Spanish/Portuguese)

Osteoporosis or what used to be called “brittle bones” not only can increase risk of falling but also dramatically increase the likelihhod of fractures from a fall. This document discusses how osteoporosis and falls impact each other.Osteoporosis or what used to be called “brittle bones” not only can increase risk of falling but also dramatically increase the likelihhod of fractures from a fall. This document discusses how osteoporosis and falls impact each other.

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis that usually occurs in or after middle-age, can cause  pain stiffness and swelling. These symptoms can make the likelihood of falling greater. This document discusses the impact of osteoarthritis on fall risk.Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis that usually occurs in or after middle-age, can cause  pain stiffness and swelling. These symptoms can make the likelihood of falling greater. This document discusses the impact of osteoarthritis on fall risk.

Remaining active which retains flexibility, muscle strength and balance is a critical element of reducing the risk of falls. This useful tool allows you to create a personalized plan so you can remain active and reduce your risk.Remaining active which retains flexibility, muscle strength and balance is a critical element of reducing the risk of falls. This useful tool allows you to create a personalized plan so you can remain active and reduce your risk.

Medications can increase the risk of falling all by themselves. When taking more than one medication, there is also the risk that the interaction may increase risk. Use this medication record form to accurately record all of the medications you take so you can share them with your healthcare team and pharmacist.Medications can increase the risk of falling all by themselves. When taking more than one medication, there is also the risk that the interaction may increase risk. Use this medication record form to accurately record all of the medications you take so you can share them with your healthcare team and pharmacist.

This quick. one-page document provides six steps to take right now to reduce the risk of falling.This quick. one-page document provides six steps to take right now to reduce the risk of falling.

In this issue of the faux newspaper the Falls – Free Press, there are tips and tricks to reduce fall risk as well as the main story about an idaho woman who has quite a trip to the Anasazi ruins in the desert Southwest! Read about her adventure!In this issue of the faux newspaper the Falls – Free Press, there are tips and tricks to reduce fall risk as well as the main story about an idaho woman who has quite a trip to the Anasazi ruins in the desert Southwest! Read about her adventure!

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• Boise / Treasure Valley Intergroup Answering Service / Central Office 208-344-6611
• Valle del Tesoro español número 1-986-200-9909 | Treasure Valley Spanish Speaking number 1-986-200-9909
• Burley/Rupert 208-670-4313
• Coeur d’Alene Central Office: 208-667-4633
• Gooding / Jerome Answering Service: 208-837-6048
• Idaho Falls Answering Service: 208-524-7729
• Ketchum/Sun Valley and the Wood River Valley: 208-721-0565
• Río madera/Magic español: 208-721-2989 | Wood River/Magic Spanish: 208-721-2989
• Moscow, Idaho / Pullman, WA AA Answering Service: 208-882-1597
• Sandpoint AA Answering Service: 800-326-2164
• Twin Falls Answering Service: 208-733-8300
• Montpelier / Soda Springs / Lava Hot Springs / McCammon / Inkom / Pocatello/ Blackfoot / Fort Hall: 208-235-1444