
Finding Foothold
Fall Prevention
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Family Caregiver Support
Preventing Falls, Supporting Caregivers, Strengthening Independence.
MISSION
Empowers underserved communities by providing education and training for family caregivers and delivering comprehensive fall prevention initiatives to enhance the safety and independence of older adults.
A New Chapter
Led by Consuela Marshall, a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT, CDP, CAPS, CHAT) with 30+ years of experience supporting older adults and family caregivers across diverse communities.
Since 2021, we’ve supported families and aging adults through our for-profit work, providing home safety evaluations, coaching, and education. But in doing this work, we began to see the limitations — especially for those who couldn’t afford private services or weren’t eligible for insurance-covered care.
That’s why we launched the Finding Foothold Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to filling those gaps. This new chapter expands what we’ve already been doing, allowing us to reach more people through community partnerships, caregiver workshops, fall prevention programs, and accessible education.
Our LLC will continue offering private services, but the Foundation allows us to serve those who’ve been overlooked — with a focus on wellness, safety, and dignity for older adults and their families.
Why It Matters.
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the ER for a fall.
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults age 65 and older.
Over 53 million Americans serve as family caregivers.
Many caregivers suffer injuries themselves due to unsafe or inefficient caregiving methods.
Most older adults want to remain in their homes, yet many families are unsure how to make that possible safely.
Caregiver stress and burnout are very real and are affecting families in our community every day. Many caregivers are trying to meet the needs of their loved ones while struggling to stay connected to their own lives and responsibilities.
The Finding Foothold Foundation exists to help close this gap. We support older adults with practical tools to age safely and support caregivers with strategies that reduce injury, ease stress, and make care more sustainable. Together, we build stronger, safer communities—one household at a time.
Our Community Services
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Workshops and Webinars
Fall Prevention - Caregiver Support - Community Education
We offer live and virtual workshops designed to support both older adults and caregivers.
Our sessions cover topics like fall prevention strategies, safe caregiving techniques, home safety, and reducing burnout and emotional toll of caregiving. Whether you're caring for a loved one or planning ahead for yourself, our workshops equip you with practical tools and support.
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In-Home Fall Prevention (Aging-In-Place) Consultation
Available to qualifying individuals when funding allows. These visits help identify risks and offer practical recommendations to support independent, safe living.
This service reflects the foundation’s commitment to ensuring older adults and caregivers have access to tools that reduce preventable injuries and caregiver stress.
Eligibility is determined after completion of one of our community workshop series.
Local Events and Online Events
The Numbers Tell the Story
In 2023, over 8,900 fall-related hospitalizations were reported in Louisiana among adults aged 55 and older—many of them preventable (2023 Louisiana Health Report Card, Louisiana Department of Health). Behind each number is a life disrupted: a senior’s independence lost, a family member forced into caregiving overnight, a community grieving what could have been avoided.
Impact
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Finding Foothold Foundation was created to change that, reaching people before the fall, not just after.
Since launching in early 2025, we’ve already:
Reached over 1,200 older adults and caregivers through community events and outreach
Shared fall prevention strategies at churches, senior centers, and health fairs
Built collaborative relationships with 13+ community-based partners who have welcomed us to speak, share resources, and support local outreach efforts
And all of this has been done without outside funding.
Our work to date has been powered by sweat equity, volunteer time, and personal investment—proof that the need is real and the commitment runs deep. With funding, we can expand our reach and begin measuring deeper outcomes—using community surveys, local data, and healthcare partnerships to track progress and show real change across the greater Baton Rouge area.
What People Are Saying
“This is so needed. We get so many calls about our older members being hospitalized after falls.”
— Local Pastor
“You gave me ideas no one else mentioned. I’m already making changes at home.”
— Older Adult, Community Event.
“I never thought I would fall, it has changed my life. I wish I had known these things beforehand.”
— Older Adult, after a fall.
NEW BOOK.
Written from my over 25 years of firsthand experience in home health, this book weaves together real-life stories and practical tips to help aging adults and their families understand the hidden risks in everyday tasks.
Whether it’s stepping out of the shower or reaching for something high, a single misstep can change everything.
This book is a call to plan ahead—before a fall forces the conversation.
OUR VISION
Our vision is a society where the valued aging/senior individuals can experience autonomy and fulfillment as they age in place for as long as possible in their homes and community, where family caregivers are empowered to provide support and care in a manner that also allows for nurturing their own well-being, minimizing overwhelm and burnout.
Podcasts & Blogs
Listen in or read along as we share reflections from the field, caregiver stories, and tips for safe aging, and to bring support and connection to caregivers.
Receive ongoing information and tips to help make this season of your life easier.
Available on podcast streaming sites and hear on the website.
Finding Foothold LLC
Private Services.
In addition to our nonprofit programs, we also offer private-pay services through Finding Foothold LLC. This includes personalized fall prevention consultations and caregiver coaching not funded by grants or community sponsorships.
AWARDS + FEATURES
North BR Chamber Member

North BR Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year

National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners

Certified Aging In Place Specialists
The Whole Care Network Member

Former Caring Across Generations Fellow

Certified Geriatric Care Professional
Finding A Foothold Podcast Voted #31 out of 70 Caregiver Podcasts

Certifed Home Accessibility Therapist