More than one third of adults over the age of 65 fall each year.
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The STEPPING ON PROGRAM is an internationally recognised Australian designed course.
The program is Informative and fun and will be presented by trained health professionals who will provide you with up to date advice on how to build your confidence and stop falls.
The Stepping On program is an initiative of the NSW Ministry of Health, and is a free program where older people attend regular group sessions facilitated by local specialist health professionals and invited guest speakers.
Stepping On is designed for people who are living at home and who have fallen or are fearful of falling. Participants must be able to walk by themselves or with a walking stick.
This program, which was developed in NSW, is considered to be one of the most effective falls prevention programs available, giving people the confidence to undertake their everyday activities safely.
Participation in a program like Stepping On will help older people maintain independence and give them confidence in their mobility so they are able to undertake their everyday activities safely and without the risk of falling.
The program covers a range of topics, including vision, medicines and practical exercises to improve strength and balance. The group-based sessions run for two hours a week for seven weeks, followed by a refresher session two months later.
Courses are commencing in:
Canowindra
Location: Canowindra Community Health Centre
Date: 3rd June 2015. Every Thursday for seven weeks
Time: 2.00pm- 4.00pm
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL as numbers are strictly limited Please phone Ann Jones or Raelene Warn on 63403300.
