The group runs for two hours each week for seven weeks, followed by a refresher session two months later.
Stepping On is a free NSW Ministry of Health initiative, aimed at adults aged 65 years and over and Aboriginal adults aged 45 years and over who are living at home and who have fallen or have a fear of falling.
The Stepping On program helps older people keep their independence and gives them confidence in their mobility, so they are able to go about their daily activities safely and without the fear of falling.
During the program, participants are shown some simple exercises to improve strength and balance, as well as education sessions on a range of topics such as vision, home hazards and medicines.
Currently around one in three people aged over 65 fall each year, with many falls causing injuries and sometimes even requiring a stay in hospital. Stepping On has been rolled out to more than 30 communities across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.
Upcoming programs:
Young – Starts 24 October – 02 6382 8444
Lake Cargelligo – Starts 29 October – 02 6898 0200
Deniliquin – Starts 31 October - 1800 654 324
Temora – Starts 31 October – 02 6980 0200
Wagga – Starts 8 November – 02 6921 3390
Consumers interested in future programs can register their interest by emailing mlhd-exercise@health.nsw.gov.au
