{"id":6018,"date":"2024-10-07T12:05:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T12:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaitbetter.com\/?p=6018"},"modified":"2025-07-27T14:42:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T14:42:12","slug":"knollwood-community-introduces-state-of-the-art-fall-prevention-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaitbetter.com\/de\/knollwood-community-introduces-state-of-the-art-fall-prevention-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Knollwood Community Introduces State-of-the-Art Fall Prevention Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6018\" class=\"elementor elementor-6018\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-222927e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default text-reveal-no\" data-id=\"222927e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cb463c1\" data-id=\"cb463c1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a7bfaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6a7bfaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;hosted&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hosted-video elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<video class=\"elementor-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaitbetter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Knollwood.mp4\" controls=\"\" preload=\"metadata\" controlslist=\"nodownload\"><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a0bac2f\" data-id=\"a0bac2f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-564ef74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"564ef74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Washington, DC \u2013 June 6, 2024 \u2013 Knollwood Community, an award-winning, 501c 3 charity and senior living community located adjacent to Rock Creek Park, proudly announces the integration of the innovative GaitBetter system into their unique and comprehensive fall prevention program. Recognized for their commitment to pursuing and applying the most innovative services for their residents, Knollwood continues to uphold its reputation as a leader in senior living.<\/p><p>As part of their ongoing effort to help their residents live their best lives, Knollwood has acquired the GaitBetter system, a state-of-the-art technology designed to revolutionize fall prevention strategies. Developed based on the latest scientific research, which identifies cognitive decline, particularly in executive function, as a primary contributor to falls among older adults, GaitBetter offers a groundbreaking approach to addressing this critical issue and greatly reduce the risk of falling in older adults.<\/p><p>&#8220;At Knollwood, we are more than a community. We are family and our number one priority is to ensure that all our residents thrive,&#8221; says Remi Ackerman, Chief Operation Officer, Knollwood Community. &#8220;With the introduction of the GaitBetter system, we are taking a proactive step towards helping our residents stay mobile, independent, and cognitively healthy.&#8221;<\/p><p>The GaitBetter system utilizes non-immersive virtual reality technology to deliver motor-cognitive training that simulates real-world challenges. By engaging people in tailored exercises and activities, GaitBetter aims to improve executive function and enhance overall mobility, thereby reducing the risk of falls and promoting greater independence. \u201cWe are excited to team with the premier senior living organization in the D.C. area and their passion for using technology to improve lives,\u201d says Hilik Harari, CEO of Gaitbetter.<\/p><p>Knollwood\u2019s integration of the GaitBetter system reflects a deep commitment to adopting cutting-edge solutions that deliver tangible benefits and allows all residents to stay engaged in the vibrant culture of Washington, D.C.<\/p><p>For more information about Knollwood, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.knollwoodcommunity.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.knollwoodcommunity.org<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b673a3b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default text-reveal-no\" data-id=\"b673a3b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce95a06\" data-id=\"ce95a06\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d881a8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d881a8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>About Knollwood Community:<\/h2><p>The ADF (Army Distaff Foundation) is a 501 c 3 charity that supports our aging population, and operates and funds the Knollwood Community, a continuing care retirement community in Northwest Washington, D.C. Please visit our websites at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.armydistaff.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.armydistaff.org<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.knollwoodcommunity.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.knollwoodcommunity.org<\/a> to learn more about the Foundation and Knollwood.<\/p><p>For media inquiries, please contact:<\/p><p>Will Campbell<\/p><p>202-541-0105<\/p><p><a href=\"mailto:wcampbell@armydistaff.org\">wcampbell@armydistaff.org<\/a><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.gaitbetter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Knollwood.mp4 Washington, DC \u2013 June 6, 2024 \u2013 Knollwood Community, an award-winning, 501c 3 charity and senior living community located adjacent to Rock Creek Park, proudly announces the integration of the innovative GaitBetter system into their unique and comprehensive fall prevention program. 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