‘Stepping On’ – Fall Prevention Class at The Colonial Club

“Stepping On” consists of 7-weekly two-hour class sessions. “Stepping On” will be offered at the Colonial Club, 301 Blankenheim Ln., on Wednesdays from 9:30am – 11:30am starting August 5 and running through September 16. Space is limited. Please call the Colonial Club at 608-837-4611 to register. For more information about Stepping On and other balance-enhancing classes, call Ashley Hillman at 608-235-1957.

The “Stepping On” class series helps participants learn strategies to avoid falling, including everything from improving balance and strength to making changes to residences and evaluating prescribed medications for fall risk. The classes will include a physical therapist, pharmacist, and other experts to share information to help keep people safe.

A program that focuses on increasing falls resilience and reducing injury as we age is coming to Sun Prairie in the weeks ahead. Safe Communities is coordinating a series of “Stepping On” classes in the community. Research shows efforts like this can reduce the prevalence of falls by over 30%, which means fewer injuries, hospital visits, medical expenses, and an overall higher quality of life.