Upcoming Events at FMH Toll House
Mon Oct 7, 2:00 PM - Mon Oct 7, 4:00 PM
501 W. 7th St. Classroom 501, Frederick, MD 21701
Community: Frederick
Description
Leaders coach you in a fun, hands-on way to recognize your risk of falling and help build balance, strength, and practical skills.
Event Details
Stepping On workshops meet for 2 hours every week for 7 weeks. Local experts, trained leaders, and other group members support and encourage you to find solutions to make your home safer and your body stronger. You'll regain the confidence to stay active in your community and do the things you want to do.
With Stepping On, you'll learn:
To identify and remove fall hazards from your home
To see and avoid fall hazards out in your community
To get back on your feet the right way if you fall
How vision and hearing affect your risk of falling
To use walking aids the right way
To choose safe footwear for all your activities
Strength and balance exercises you can adapt to your individual level
How medications play a role in your risk of falls
Stepping On is appropriate for older adults who live in their own homes or apartments (including independent apartments in senior housing complexes or retirement communities). The workshop is targeted to those who:
Live in a home or apartment
Have fallen in the past year or have a fear of falling
Are able to walk without the help of another person and don't use a walker, scooter, or wheelchair most of the time for indoor mobility
Are cognitively intact (able to fill out forms, follow written and verbal directions, and interact in a group setting)
Individuals taking Stepping On need to be able to do standing balance exercises independently
If you have any questions, please contact the Coordinator at 240-566-4862 or CDSMP@fmh.org. Caregivers and family members are encouraged to attend. All workshops are free to participants.
With Stepping On, you'll learn:
To identify and remove fall hazards from your home
To see and avoid fall hazards out in your community
To get back on your feet the right way if you fall
How vision and hearing affect your risk of falling
To use walking aids the right way
To choose safe footwear for all your activities
Strength and balance exercises you can adapt to your individual level
How medications play a role in your risk of falls
Stepping On is appropriate for older adults who live in their own homes or apartments (including independent apartments in senior housing complexes or retirement communities). The workshop is targeted to those who:
Live in a home or apartment
Have fallen in the past year or have a fear of falling
Are able to walk without the help of another person and don't use a walker, scooter, or wheelchair most of the time for indoor mobility
Are cognitively intact (able to fill out forms, follow written and verbal directions, and interact in a group setting)
Individuals taking Stepping On need to be able to do standing balance exercises independently
If you have any questions, please contact the Coordinator at 240-566-4862 or CDSMP@fmh.org. Caregivers and family members are encouraged to attend. All workshops are free to participants.
