One out of every five falls results in an injury such as a broken bone. While falling is a more common concern for older adults, preventing them is important for people of all ages.
We help patients at risk of falling for a variety of reasons, including:
We also can help if you’ve experienced falls with no known cause, are afraid of falling, if you have a history of a disability (such as a brain injury, stroke or spinal cord injury), or if you recently suffered a fall.
Treatment
Our goal is to ensure your safety so you can maintain an independent lifestyle.
Your treatment begins with a thorough evaluation of your medical and social history and an examination of your risk factors. This may include assessment of:
You’ll work with our team of therapists to develop an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals and reduce your fall risk. Depending on your needs, treatment may include:
Education
Education is a very important part of your therapy. We consider your family’s involvement to be a key component of our program. We’ll educate you and your family or caregiver about any potential safety concerns. We’ll also provide training and support to ensure treatment can continue at home and in other settings. Finally, we’ll also give you a fall reduction home assessment guide.
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
235 Wealthy St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616.840.8005
Fax: 616.840.9642
Mary Free Bed at Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan – East
5800 Foremost Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616.949.3583
Fax: 616.840.9697
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Standale
3863 Lake Michigan Drive NW #2
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Phone: 616.735.4545
Fax: 616.735.6344
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Walker
1550 Three Mile Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Phone: 616.785.8535
Mary Free Bed Holland Northeast
3290 N Wellness Drive
Building D, Suite 150
Holland, MI 49424
Phone: 616.294.4066
Fax: 616.994.6062
Mary Free Bed at Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan – Muskegon
6425 S Harvey St.
Norton Shores, MI 49444
Phone: 231.798.4866
Fax: 231.798.6391