Editor’s Note: The following press release was provided by the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Rock County.
One in Four people aged 65 and older has a fall each year! Stepping On participants have a 31% reduced rate of falls!
JANESVILLE— The ADRC of Rock County/ Aging Unit, in partnership with Mercy Health Systems Janesville, is pleased to offer Stepping On, our most popular health and wellness class for those ages 60+ this summer!
Stepping On is a seven week workshop proven to help participants prevent falls. The classes will include strength and balance exercises, home safety check suggestions, expert guest speakers, and a medication review. The workshop is for people who have fallen and for people who fear falling.
A Stepping On workshop will be held at Mercy Health Mall from June 16 – July 30, 2022, on seven Thursday afternoons from 1:30-3:30 pm. Mercy Mall is located at: 1010 N. Washington Street, Janesville, Wisconsin. Masks are required. A suggested donation of $15 is asked to cover the cost of class materials. Scholarships may be available.
For questions, or to register by June 9th, call the ADRC of Rock County/ Aging Unit at: (608) 757-5309 or email: Lisa.messer@co.rock.wi.us
The program was developed by Dr. Lindy Clemson of Sydney, Australia, to help older adults learn ways to prevent falls. It was brought to the United States by Dr. Jane Mahoney, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging, with funding from the CDC and other partners. The research has found that people who complete the workshop have a 31% reduced rate of falls.
