(Long Island, NY) Are you concerned about falls? Do you have a fear of falling? Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults 65 years old and up in the US, and can result in severe injuries such as hip fractures and head traumas. Even if you haven’t suffered a fall yourself, but just have a fear of falling this program is for you. Stepping-On will introduce balance exercises that will help reduce the risk of falling when someone is at their home.
Eastern Long Island Hospital is proud to offer the Stepping–On program, designed for elderly people who are prone to falling or at a risk of falling. The Stepping-On program aims to improve fall self-efficacy, reduce falls, and encourage behavioral change. Two-hour sessions are conducted weekly for 7 weeks in a small group environment. This small group setting has proved to be effective in reducing falls in at-risk people living at home.
The Stepping- On program is a 7 week program starting March 1st thru April 12th, Tuesday mornings 10am to 12pm in the Eastern Long Island Hospital conference room. The class is limited to 20 participants and to register call Lori at 765-9389 or e-mail at lsalmon@elih.org. There will be a refresher class offered on June 21st.
