Resilience, Independence, Strength, Empowerment
A FREE 2-Year Older Adult Falls Prevention Project:
research project funded by the National Council of Aging and the ACL Innovation Lab to study if the negative impact of falls can be reduced by supporting the physical, cognitive and emotional health of older adults 60+ living in or around Rio Arriba County
NOT APPLICABLE TO CURRENT PARTICIPANTS:
We are currently not able to start new participants at this time.
The RISE program is a research study and because of this we sometimes have to wait on approvals from our board.
At the moment, the board is working on an approval for us to start more participants.
We are happy to take your information down and contact you as soon as we get the approval.
Thank you for your understanding!
CURRENT PARTICIPANTS CONTINUE AS NORMAL.
Ready to RISE:
follow the steps to enroll
Step 1. Fill out enrollment form
Step 2. Fill out and turn in the following forms
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In person: come in and pick up the forms
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Online: print out the forms and email them to us
Step 3. Come to an Orientation
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In person & via zoom at Bridge to Health NM
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Mondays: 5:15 & Wednesdays: 11:15
Step 4. Schedule a Physical Assessment
Step 5. Start Activity Menu #1
If you ever feel dizziness or pain while doing any of the RISE exercises at home call us right away
505.591.4200
REMEMBER:
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Go at your own pace
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Stop if you feel discomfort, dizziness or pain
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Take breaks if you need
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Use supports as needed
Why It Matters
Rio Arriba County has one of the highest fall-related hospitalization rates in New Mexico. Falls can impact your independence, but prevention, resilience, and safe recovery skills make all the difference.