ADRC of the Lakeshore offers program to reduce falls in older adults

KEWAUNEE COUNTY – Having a fall is not a normal part of aging and can be prevented. 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 aged 60 and older. The Stepping On program, offered by the ADRC of the Lakeshore, has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 31% and will take place each Tuesday beginning April 7 through May 19 at the Kewaunee County Administrative building, lower level, 810 Lincoln St., Kewaunee from 10 a.m. to noon.

In just seven weekly, two-hour sessions, Stepping On gives participants strategies for avoiding falls, including balance and strength exercises, home safety modifications, medication review and more. Guest experts including a physical therapist, pharmacist and others will visit over the course of the seven sessions, providing fall prevention information and strategies for avoiding a fall.

The workshop is designed specifically for people who are aged 60 or older. Participants can expect to finish the program with more strength, better balance and a feeling of confidence and independence. A $10 suggested contribution helps defray the cost of materials.

For more information or to register for Stepping On, contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore at 1-877-416-7083.