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Crucible Care
Programs

Three tracks, matched to the residents you actually have.

One program doesn’t fit one building. Crucible Care runs in three parallel tracks (active, chair-based, or high fall-risk) so every resident gets real training sized to where they are.

Strength track12-week arc

For active, independent older adults.

Strength Track

Who it’s for

Residents in independent living or early assisted living who can stand, walk, and move without assistive devices. The population that still drives, cooks, and wants to stay that way.

Session structure

  • 12 weeks · 24 sessions · 45 min each
  • Progressive resistance: chair squats, step-ups, band work, dumbbells (2–15 lb)
  • Dual-task challenges layered in Phase 2+
  • Assessed Weeks 1, 6, 12

Outcome targets

  • Sit-to-Stand reps up 25–40%
  • Faster Timed Up & Go times
  • Confidence to take the stairs and carry groceries
Chair-Based track12-week arc

For residents with limited mobility.

Chair-Based Track

Who it’s for

Residents in assisted living or memory care who use walkers or wheelchairs, or who fatigue standing. Format is entirely seated or chair-supported, but every session is still real training. Not busywork.

Session structure

  • 12 weeks · 24 sessions · 30–45 min each
  • Seated strength with bands and light dumbbells (1–5 lb)
  • Postural work, breathing, grip strength, seated balance
  • Assessed Weeks 1, 6, 12 (chair-based battery)

Outcome targets

  • Improved grip and posture
  • Better transfers (bed, chair, toilet)
  • More engagement and participation in daily life
Balance track12-week arc

For residents with high fall risk.

Balance & Fall Prevention Track

Who it’s for

Residents flagged by the facility or a recent fall (or near-fall) as elevated risk. TUG > 12 seconds, single-leg balance < 10 seconds, or existing fear of falling. Coach-led only, close spotting, chair-as-safety-net at all times.

Session structure

  • 12 weeks · 24 sessions · 45 min each
  • Balance-forward programming: tandem stance, weight shifts, reactive stepping
  • Gait training with directional changes
  • Strength work sized to support balance gains, not compete with them

Outcome targets

  • Longer single-leg balance holds
  • Reduced TUG times
  • Lower self-reported fear of falling

Outcome targets are benchmarked against published geriatric exercise research (CDC STEADI, Rikli & Jones Senior Fitness Test). Actual outcomes are measured and reported on each facility’s own cohort data.

Different tracks. Same protocol. Same assessments. Same outcomes report.
How the tracks fit together

Not sure which track fits your residents?

We walk facilities through the placement process during a live walkthrough. Most buildings run two or three tracks in parallel.

Questions? Call (909) 552-0343 or email care@crucible.fit