One in four older adults has a fall each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Wisconsin leads the nation in fall-related deaths for people age 60 and older. But the good news is that falls are not a normal part of aging and can be prevented. The Stepping On Program, offered by the Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center, has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 31%.
In just seven, two-hour sessions, Stepping On gives participants strategies for avoiding falls including balance and strength exercises, home safety check suggestions, medication review, and more. Guest experts, including a physical therapist and pharmacist, will provide fall-prevention information and strategies. The workshop is designed specifically for individuals age 60 or older who have fallen and have a fear of falling. Participants can expect to leave with improved strength and balance, and a feeling of confidence and independence.
Stepping On will be held on Thursdays, September 22 to November 3, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Auditorium at the Aurora Lakeland Medical Center building located at W4051 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121. The workshop has a suggested donation of $10.
For questions or to register for the program, contact Chetney Blaszczyk RDN, CD at (262) 741-3309.
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