Milwaukee North News

Stepping On: Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Dates

• Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Description

Participants learn how to reduce their risk of falling in this 7-week workshop. 

If you are at risk for falls or are worried about falling, "Stepping On" is a program that can help you learn:

• How to identify fall risk factors in your home and community
• How to get up safely from a fall
• Sitting, standing, strength and balance exercises
• Strategies to help you stay independent and active
• How footwear, medication and vision can affect your risk for falling

Is "Stepping On" for You?

"Stepping On" is the perfect program if you:

• Are age 60 or older
• Live independently
• Walk without assistance or with a cane
• Have fallen or are fearful of falling
• Do not use a walker — or use a walker outdoors only
• Are cognitively aware

Questions?

Contact Kimberly Lombard, program facilitator, by calling 414-805-8744 or via e-mail at kimberly.lombard@froedtert.com.

Please call 414-805-3666, option 2, to register. The registration deadline is June 22.

Presented By

Kim Lombard, BS CHES, Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator; and Candy Hoyt

Fee

$10 for the full series

Registration Phone

414-805-3666

Registration

Registration closed.

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