One in four older adults has a fall each year according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), 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. Jackson County Public Health, ADRC of Jackson County, and
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Black River Falls are partnering to offer Stepping
On, a program that has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 31%. This
program will start on Monday, October 14, and classes will take place every Monday
from 9am to 11am from October 14 to November 25. The workshop will be held at the
Interfaith Volunteers of Jackson County, 1451 Tyler Street, Black River Falls.
In just seven 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, vision expert, and
medication expert, visit over the course of the seven sessions providing falls prevention
information and strategies for avoiding a fall. The workshop is designed specifically for
people who are age 60 or older and have fallen or have a fear of falling. The Stepping
On workshop is designed for individuals who live at home or in an independent
apartment. Participants can expect to leave with more strength, better balance, and a
feeling of confidence and independence.
The Stepping On Fall Prevention Workshop is free to attend. Sign up today to learn
strategies to help you or your loved one remain independent at home by avoiding a fall.
To register for Stepping On and to learn about additional programming in your area,
contact ADRC of Jackson County at 715-284-3978.
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