FY2024 Class Visits
1,287
Total participant visits reported in FY2024.
Community Health / Healthy Aging
Building Strength and Preventing Falls
Southeastern Idaho Public Health's Fit & Fall Proof Program helps older adults remain active, independent, and safe by reducing fall risk through community exercise classes, education, and local partnerships.
Key Numbers
Selected results from FY2022 through FY2024.
Class Sites
12
Class sites across six counties.
Survey Participants
505
Participants included in the post-pandemic survey analysis.
Community Connection
89.1%
Survey respondents who felt more connected to their community through FFP.
Visual Summary with Expandable Data
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Why Fall Prevention Matters
Falls are a leading cause of injury among adults age 65 and older. The report highlights improvements in physical functioning, energy, and mental health among participants.
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| Measure | Reported Result |
|---|---|
| Older adults who report falling each year | 1 in 4 |
| Participants reporting improved physical functioning after 10 weeks | 7 in 10 |
| Participants reporting increased energy and improved mental health | 3 in 4 |
Class Visits and Participant Status
Class visits increased from 628 in FY2022 to 1,287 in FY2024. Most visits were made by returning participants.
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| Fiscal Year | New | Returning | Total Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | 20 | 608 | 628 |
| FY2023 | 39 | 1,157 | 1,196 |
| FY2024 | 9 | 1,278 | 1,287 |
Totals include repeated attendance across quarters. FY2023 included an extra quarter because of reporting-calendar changes, and FY2024 shifted to an October-September cycle.
Class Sites and County Participation
The program operated 12 class sites across six counties. Bingham County accounted for the largest share of participants.
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| County | Class Sites |
|---|---|
| Bannock | 4 |
| Bingham | 4 |
| Butte | 1 |
| Franklin | 1 |
| Oneida | 1 |
| Power | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| County | Share |
|---|---|
| Bingham | 45.3% |
| Bannock | 32.1% |
| Franklin | 9.1% |
| Power | 6.1% |
| Oneida | 4.7% |
| Butte | 2.7% |
Mobility and Class Participation
Timed Up and Go scores improved from an average of 7.94 seconds before testing to 7.65 seconds after participation. Lower times indicate improved mobility.
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| Assessment | Average Seconds |
|---|---|
| Pre-test | 7.94 |
| Post-test | 7.65 |
The Timed Up and Go assessment measures how long it takes a participant to stand, walk eight feet, turn, return, and sit. The report states that results were based on an average of 224 participants.
Social Connection and Participant Experience
Survey results show strong community connection and interest in maintaining relationships with class members.
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| Measure | Result |
|---|---|
| Survey participants | 505 |
| Average age | 77.5 years |
| Female participants | 71.5% |
| Attended FFP before the pandemic | 57% |
| Wished they could attend classes during the pandemic | 68.9% |
| Wanted to stay connected with class members | 66.1% |
| Felt more connected to their community through FFP | 89.1% |
| Reported strong connections with other members | 91.1% |
Original Report Pages
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Page 1: Fall Prevention and Class Visits
Program overview, fall risk, participant outcomes, and three-year class-visit trends.
Page 2: Sites, Mobility, and Social Connection
Class sites, county participation, mobility testing, and participant survey findings.