A free seven-week prevention program offered by the Aging & Disability Resource Centers in Door and Kewaunee counties can teach you essential skills and information to help prevent severe falls in your home.
The Stepping On program has proven to reduce falls and build confidence in older people. A community-based, small-group workshop, Stepping On, was developed in Australia, and testing resulted in a 31% reduction in falls.
ADRC of the Lakeshore Family Caregiver Specialist Lisa Van Remortel says the class is designed for those over 60 who want to improve their physical strength and balance while walking confidently. She says experts will come in during the sessions to explain how to avoid fall hazards and make your home safer.
The Stepping On classes began in Kewaunee County on September 16 and are held every Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Luxemburg. You can still sign up for the remaining six sessions by calling the ADRC of the Lakeshore in Kewaunee.
The Door County YMCA and the ADRC of Door County offer the Stepping On class at the ADRC facility on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., which started on September 9.
