About Safe Steps Foundation
Mission
Clinical Director/Co-Founder
Founder/Community advocate
Safe Steps Foundation is dedicated to preventing falls, improving mobility, and promoting independence among older adults. Through education, rehabilitation, and community outreach, we help seniors maintain their confidence, strength, and quality of life.
Safe Steps Foundation started in Ahmednagar to prevent falls and improve mobility a
Safe Steps Foundation is dedicated to preventing falls, improving mobility, and promoting independence among older adults. Through education, rehabilitation, and community outreach, we help seniors maintain their confidence, strength, and quality of life.
Safe Steps Foundation started in Ahmednagar to prevent falls and improve mobility among older adults. This is just the beginning, we aim to empower seniors and caregivers for safer, more independent lives, with plans to expand our impact to communities beyond.
Founder/Community advocate
Clinical Director/Co-Founder
Founder/Community advocate
M. Mazhar established the Safe Steps Foundation out of a deep desire to serve older adults and improve community health. With his passion for social good, he brought the vision of Safe Steps to life and partnered with Dr. Dhruti to shape its direction. While Mazhar provided the initial spark, he entrusts the leadership and program execut
M. Mazhar established the Safe Steps Foundation out of a deep desire to serve older adults and improve community health. With his passion for social good, he brought the vision of Safe Steps to life and partnered with Dr. Dhruti to shape its direction. While Mazhar provided the initial spark, he entrusts the leadership and program execution to Dr. Dhruti whose clinical expertise ensures that Safe Steps delivers meaningful, sustainable impact.
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Clinical Director/Co-Founder
Clinical Director/Co-Founder
Clinical Director/Co-Founder
Dr. Dhruti Patel is the Clinical Director and Co-Founder of Safe Steps Foundation, with over a decade of experience in physical therapy and geriatric rehabilitation. She specializes in fall prevention, mobility improvement, and home health care for older adults. At Safe Steps, Dhruti leads program development and clinical operations, ens
Dr. Dhruti Patel is the Clinical Director and Co-Founder of Safe Steps Foundation, with over a decade of experience in physical therapy and geriatric rehabilitation. She specializes in fall prevention, mobility improvement, and home health care for older adults. At Safe Steps, Dhruti leads program development and clinical operations, ensuring all initiatives are evidence-based and focused on safety and independence. She is passionate about educating seniors and caregivers, empowering them with the knowledge and tools to reduce fall risk and stay active. Rudy’s work bridges clinical expertise and community outreach, helping older adults maintain confidence, strength, and quality of life.
Our Values
Clinical Director/Co-Founder
Clinical Director/Co-Founder
Safety:
Protecting seniors through education and preventive strategies.
Empowerment:
Helping older adults take control of their mobility and health.
Compassion:
Providing support with empathy and understanding.
Community:
Collaborating with caregivers, healthcare providers, and local organizations to maximize impact.