Stepping On Fall Prevention Program via Zoom
About this Event

Stepping On

Building confidence, reducing falls

Please join us for this 7-week workshop series to learn important exercises and strategies to prevent falls. We will meet every Thursday from February 20th, 2025, until April 3rd, 2025, via Zoom. Registrants will receive the Zoom link to the class approx one- two weeks before the class begins.

This class is for people 60 and older and people of any age with a chronic illness.

What is Stepping On?

Stepping On is a program that has been researched and proven to reduce falls in older people. It consists of a workshop that meets for two hours a week for seven weeks.

Workshops are led by two trained Stepping On professionals who partner to provide participants with a quality adult learning environment. In addition, local guest experts provide information on exercise, vision, safety, and medications. Topics include:

Simple and fun balance and strength training

The role vision plays in keeping your balance

How medications can contribute to falls

Ways to keep from falling when out in your community

What to look for in safe footwear

How to eliminate fall hazards from your home

Class Dates: Thursday's

2/20/25

2/27/25

3/6/25

3/13/25

3/20/25

3/27/25

4/3/25

Class Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Registration fee: $45

(covers costs of exercise manual and handouts)

*Limited partial scholarships available, if needed. Please reach out to Bailey Rickels at [email protected] for more information.

Please direct any questions to Bailey Rickels at [email protected] or at office phone 319-384-5681.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Bailey Rickels in advance at [email protected] or at office phone 319-384-5681.

Disclaimer: "This program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $599,295 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.”