MONROE - The Green County Aging and Disability Resource Center teamed up with the National Council on Aging and the Falls Free Coalition to celebrate falls prevention awareness during the week of Sept. 23.
Stepping On, an educational workshop, will be offered from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. starting Sept. 24 at the Behring Senior Center. Stepping On meets for seven weeks at the same time Thursdays.
Working with local physical therapists, pharmacists, vision rehabilitation specialists and community safety experts, the Stepping On program covers a variety of topics all related to falls prevention. Safe footwear, bone health, sleeping better, getting out and about, and home safety are a few examples of what's covered.
The cost is $10, and scholarships are available. Space is limited to the first 18 participants.
For more information or to register, contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 608-328-9499.
Stepping On, an educational workshop, will be offered from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. starting Sept. 24 at the Behring Senior Center. Stepping On meets for seven weeks at the same time Thursdays.
Working with local physical therapists, pharmacists, vision rehabilitation specialists and community safety experts, the Stepping On program covers a variety of topics all related to falls prevention. Safe footwear, bone health, sleeping better, getting out and about, and home safety are a few examples of what's covered.
The cost is $10, and scholarships are available. Space is limited to the first 18 participants.
For more information or to register, contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 608-328-9499.
