Stepping On~Falls Prevention Program

Stepping On

   Building confidence and reducing falls

Stepping On is a well-researched falls prevention program.  The program is for anyone age 65 years or over who has had a fall in the past year or is fearful of falling, is living in a home or apartment, and is not suffering from dementia.  The Stepping On Workshop meets for two hours a week for seven weeks.   

More than 1/3 of adults 65 or over fall each year.  Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury, hospital admissions for trauma, and death.  35% of people who fall become less active.  The prevention of falls is vital to maintaining personal independence. 

You will learn with people your own age and learn to step outside your home with confidence.  You will become more aware of fall hazards and learn how your fall risk can be reduced.  You can also help others by sharing what has worked for you.

We are establishing a waiting list for anyone interested in attending a Stepping On Workshop in the Spring of 2012.  Please call Lori at the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 608-742-9233 if you are interested.                   

Stepping On~Falls Prevention Program

Stepping On is a workshop that helps older adults prevent falls.  The workshop is for two hours, once a week, for seven weeks.  Stepping On will help participants identify why they fall and different ways to prevent falls, including strength and balance exercises, home safety check suggestions, and a medication review.  Participants will view a display of falls prevention products.  The workshop is both for people who have fallen and for people who fear falling.  Participants will leave with more strength, achieve better balance, and experience a feeling of confidence and independence as a result of performing various exercises and sharing personal falls experiences as a group.  The Aging & Disability Resource Center will be facilitating the next workshop on Tuesdays, Sept 20-Nov 1 at Riverwood Apartments in Portage.  Classes will run from 1-3pm.  There is a $10 fee which will be refunded upon course completion.  Please contact Lori at the Aging & Disability Resource Center office at 742-9233 for registration information.