Stepping On offers participants a way of reducing falls and at the same time increasing self-confidence in situations where they are at risk of falling. It covers a range of issues, including falls and risk, strength and balance exercises, home hazards, safe footwear, vision and falls, safety in public places, community mobility, coping after a fall, and how to initiate a medication review.
Audience: Adults who have a fear of or are at risk of falling.
Class Requirements
In-Person Class
Duration
- 2-hour sessions
- 7 sessions, 1 class per week for 7 weeks
- “Booster session” 3 months later (not scheduled in yourjuniper.org)
Leaders
- 2 leaders
- 1 leader should be a peer
- Requires 3-day training
- Leaders must teach 2 classes in their first year after training and 1 class per year after that to maintain program certification
Materials
- Adjustable ankle weights
- Display board and sample equipment- walking sticks, bath mat, yac tracks
- Healthy snacks
- Permanent markers
- Exercise manual and handouts- available through Wisconsin Institute for Health Aging instructor portal once trained
- Name tags for participants
- Flipchart
- Easel
Participants
- Recommended 8-15 participants per class
- Juniper’s average number of participants enrolled in class: 11
- Juniper’s average completion rate: 75%
- Completer: 5 out of 7 classes
Special Requirements
- Guest speakers include physical therapist, pharmacist, vision expert and community safety specialist.
- Class is not suited for people with memory problems and people with progressive neurological disorders, or those whom are dependent on a walking frame.
Online Via Zoom
Duration
- 2-hour sessions
- Session 0 (required) + 7 sessions, 1 class per week for 7 weeks
- “Booster session” 3 months later (not scheduled in yourjuniper.org)
Leaders
- 2 Leaders
Materials
- Blank sheet of paper: 8.5”x11”
- Writing utensil
- Virtual Exercise Manual
- Participant handouts
- Home Safety Checklist
- Additional materials list
- Exercise audio files
- Ankle weights (optional for virtual classes; required for in-person classes)
Participants
- Required 6-10 participants per class
- Completer: 5 out of 7 classes
Special Requirements
- Guest speakers include physical therapist, pharmacist, vision expert and community safety specialist.
- Class is not suited for people with memory problems and people with progressive neurological disorders, or those whom are dependent on a walking frame.
