ADRC Offers Program to Reduce Falls in Older Adults

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, according to the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Green County, is that falls are not a normal part of aging and can be prevented. The Stepping On program, offered in Monroe by the ADRC, has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 31% and will take place on Tuesdays starting March 3rd-April 14th at the Monroe Human Services Building, located at N3152 State Rd 81, from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
In just seven weekly, 2-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 and others 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 and/or have a fear of falling. Participants can expect to leave with more strength, better balance, and a feeling of confidence and independence.
To register for Stepping On, contact the ADRC of Green County at (608) 328-9499. Pre-registration is necessary and spots are limited.