Stepping On for Fall Prevention
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A 7-week program proven to help older adults improve confidence to reduce the risk of falls by 31%.
Sign up here: https://oregonwellnessnetwork.org/join/#/?distance=30&programId=group_6
Participants learn:
• simple and fun strength and balance exercises
• the role vision plays in keeping your balance
• how medications can contribute to falls
• ways to stay safe when out and about in the community
• what to look for in safe footwear
• how to check their home for safety hazards
The program is for older adults who:
• are at risk of falling
• have a fear of falling, or
• have fallen one or more times
The program is suited for older adults who:
• live independently
• are able to walk unassisted
• do not use a walker, scooter or wheel chairs most of the time indoors
• are cognitively intact
• understand the language used by the Stepping On leader
Cadence: 1x week for a period of 7 weeks - 7 sessions at 2 hour each
Sign up here: https://oregonwellnessnetwork.org/join/#/?distance=30&programId=group_6
Participants learn:
• simple and fun strength and balance exercises
• the role vision plays in keeping your balance
• how medications can contribute to falls
• ways to stay safe when out and about in the community
• what to look for in safe footwear
• how to check their home for safety hazards
The program is for older adults who:
• are at risk of falling
• have a fear of falling, or
• have fallen one or more times
The program is suited for older adults who:
• live independently
• are able to walk unassisted
• do not use a walker, scooter or wheel chairs most of the time indoors
• are cognitively intact
• understand the language used by the Stepping On leader
Cadence: 1x week for a period of 7 weeks - 7 sessions at 2 hour each
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Where is it happening?
Center 50+, 2615 Portland Rd NE, Salem, OR 97301-0124, United States
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Host or PublisherOregon Wellness Network
