Program Offered to Reduce Falls in Older Adults

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four older adults falls each year.

The good news is that falls are not a normal part of aging and can be prevented. The Stepping On Falls Prevention program, offered in Helena by the Agency on Aging, has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 31%.

In just seven weekly, 2-hour sessions, Stepping On gives participants strategies for avoiding falls, including balance and strength exercises, home safety check suggestions, medication review, and more. Guest experts, including a physical therapist, pharmacist, and other...