Stepping On: Building Confidence and Reducing Falls

Acknowledgements
Introduction 1. Context Background
The underpinning concepts: making decisions, learning and improving confidence
Stepping On group work, and the facilitator as a catalyst for change
Key elements for delivery of Stepping On
ecognising culture
Marketing and recruitment
Evaluation 2. Stepping On program Stepping On overview
Preparing and planning for the program
Delivery of sessions Session 1: Introduction, overview and risk appraisal
Session 2: Exercise and moving about safely
Session 3: Home falls hazards
Session 4: Community safety and footwear
Session 5: Vision, transportation safety, vitamin D and calcium
Session 6: Medication management, sleeping better and mobility mastery experiences
Session 7: Reviewing and planning ahead
Session 8: Three-month booster session 3. Resources Works cited
Index Supplementary materials
Please click on the links below to download each document. Session 1
Agenda
Outline of the program
Shopping list Session 2
Agenda
Getting up after a fall
Moving about safely
Walking stick safety Session 3 Agenda
Home falls hazards screening
Slippery surfaces
Safe clothing
Guidelines when using a ladder
Home Hazzards - Slides Session 4
Agenda
Moving about safely - outdoor walking
Moving about safely - Winter mobility
Safe footwear
Shoe audit
What is a comfortable shoe?
Safe shoe award Session 5
Agenda
Airline travel safety
Bus travel safety
Light rail travel safety
Train travel safety
Calcium checklist
Sun time checklist
Vision and falling
Vitamin D and calcium Session 6 Agenda
Falls prevention and managing medicines
Personal medication record
Sleeping Better Session 7
Agenda
Maintaining momentum after Stepping On
Graduation Certificate Session 8
Agenda Resources/handouts in languages other than English Balance and strength manual
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