ProHealth’s virtual “Stepping On” workshop helps prevent falls

Falling is a serious matter. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among adults 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every year, one in four older adults fall and 3 million people are treated for fall-related injuries in emergency departments. One in five falls results in a serious injury such as head trauma or fracture.

ProHealth Care provides “Stepping On,” an evidence-based fall prevention workshop, several times a year. The comprehensive workshop helps attendees learn how to recognize their risks of falling and build the strength and practical skills needed to prevent falls. There is no charge to participate in the eight-week program or for related materials.

The workshop sessions are not designed for older adults who use a walker indoors, a wheelchair full time, or who have dementia or cognitive impairment. Attendees must be able to connect to the workshops using a computer or tablet capable of playing video.

Anyone can call 262-928-4059 or email laura.armstrong@phci.org for information and or to register for the program.

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For more than a century, ProHealth Care has been the health care leader in Waukesha County and surrounding areas, providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services. The people of ProHealth Care strive to continuously improve the health and well-being of the community by combining skill, compassion and innovation. The ProHealth family includes ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital, ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, ProHealth Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin, ProHealth Medical Group, the UW Health Cancer Center at ProHealth Care, Moreland Surgery Center, ProHealth AngelsGrace Hospice, ProHealth Home Care, ProHealth West Wood Health & Fitness Center and ProHealth Regency Senior Communities. Learn more at ProHealthCare.org.