Stepping On – Springfield

United Senior Services in Springfield hosts this seven-week program 9:30-11:30am Thursdays from Jan. 16 through Feb. 27, open to the public (both USS members and non-members are welcome to this workshop). Stepping On is a free, research-based program that teaches strategies for avoiding falls. This workshop is designed for people age 60 and older who have fallen or have a fear of falling. Registration requested by January 9 – please call Pat at 937-360-6467.

In just 7 weekly, 2-hour sessions, participants learn:

• balance and strength exercises
• home safety modifications
• medication review, and more.
• Guest experts include a physical therapist, pharmacist, and others visiting over the seven sessions providing falls prevention information and strategies for avoiding a fall.

Participants can expect to finish the program with more strength, better balance, and a feeling of confidence and independence. If unable to start on Jan. 16, then please register so they know to expect you will start the 2nd week on Jan. 23 instead.

This Stepping On workshop is free through a collaboration between United Senior Services and the Area Agency on Aging, PSA2.