Finding A Foothold

Fall Prevention

and

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 A 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 A 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

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.

Explore Caregiver and Fall PreventionWebinars/Workshops
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.

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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.

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.

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Local Events and Online Events

EBR Council on Aging and SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Senior Spring EXPO. April 2025.
City of Zachary Rotary Club. May 2025.
Black History Celebration Lunch. February 2025. SALT and COA.
EBR Housing Authority Outreach and Healthfair. April 2025.
Health Fair at Trinity AME Church. Gonzales LA. March 2025
Book Signing and Fall Prevention Webinar at Assisted Living Community. January 2025.
Online Presentation to the Florida Fall Prevention Coalition. April 2025.
Heels and Heart Women’s Health Social by Cardiac Institute of the South. April 2025.
Poster Presentation on the Preparing Caregivers for the Physical Decline That Occurs in Late Stages of Dementia. The Alter Dementia Summit. Atlanta Georgia. April 2025.

Interested in bringing fall prevention or caregiver education to your organization? Are you hosting a health fair, church event, senior center program, or community webinar—we'd love to work together. Partner with Finding A Foothold Foundation. You can contact us HERE.

Podcasts & Blogs

Finding A Foothold has a podcast and blog.

Real stories. Lasting lessons.

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.

Podcast Episodes

Blogs