Every second of every day, an older or disabled adult suffers a fall in the U.S.—making falls the leading cause of injury and death in this age group. These incidents make falls a public health concern and often lead to loss of independence and placement in long-term care facilities.
Reach Out Morongo Basin has received a Modernization of Older Californians Act – Support Services grant that will help qualified Morongo Basin senior and disabled persons lower or eliminate hazards to independent living.
Reach Out Morongo Basin will provide individualized home assessments to evaluate environmental factors that contribute to falls or injuries to help senior and disabled adults remain living independently in their homes and community.
Qualified individuals can be provided with equipment such as toilet risers, bedside commodes, shower seats, lifting recliners and mobility scooters as well as home repairs or modifications such as grab bars, wheelchair ramps, walk-in showers, outdoor handrails and more can be provided free of cost to eligible individuals. In addition, educational materials on fall prevention will be provided to all participants.
For more information or to see if you qualify, please contact Reach Out Morongo Basin at 760-361-1410.
