ADRC launches seven-week Stepping On workshop for older adults to prevent falls

3 articles · Updated · Monroe Times · Apr 24

The workshop runs Tuesdays from May 12 to June 23 at Zwingli United Church of Christ in Monticello, with a suggested $15 donation and open registration for all.
Participants will learn balance and strength exercises, home safety strategies, and ways to reduce fall risks related to vision, medications, and footwear, benefiting from expert guidance and peer support.
The evidence-based program aims to help older adults stay active and independent during spring, when outdoor activities increase fall risks, emphasizing that falls are common but not inevitable with proactive prevention.

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