Preventing falls can be a major concern for the elderly or for those who are giving the elderly care. Knowing where and when falls can happen can help to prevent them before they occur. That is where the Stepping On program comes in. It is a new education program adapted for the United States from an Australian program that educates seniors and care givers as to the common falling hazards and can help to reduce falls by up to 31% in some cases.

What is Stepping On?

Stepping on is a seven week course that covers a variety of topics on how to avoid falls. Some of the topics that are covered are:

  • Footwear and what is appropriate footwear for preventing falls
  • Staying safe outside
  • Household safety hazards
  • Vision’s effect on falls
  • Medication’s effect on falls
  • Fall prevention
  • How to deal with falls if they occur

How to Qualify

There are some criteria for the Stepping on Class that the participant must meet before being admitted to the class:

  • They must be living at their own home or in a private apartment
  • They must be able to walk without the aid of a caregiver or another person
  • When moving around indoors the do not need to use a walker, wheelchair or scooter
  • There is little or no cognitive degeneration

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