Join the Stepping On Program

FOR WAUSAU TIMES

Prevention is by far the best way to avoid a fall. Exercising, working on balance and fall-proofing your home are all really important and if done regularly, can tremendously reduce your risk of falling. The big question: If you do take a tumble and you are uninjured, are you safely able to get back up? 

As we age, some of us slowly lose the muscles that are responsible for helping us get up and down as easily as when we were younger. This is why it becomes so difficult for some of us to get up and down in the garden, when looking for something under the couch or the bed, or even playing on the floor with our grandchildren. 

The good news: Our balance and muscle strength can improve at any age and with some dedication and work, can help us to get up from a fall, and (better yet) get down to the floor to  play. 

Better Your Balance and reduce your risk for falls, by joining us for the Stepping On program. You will have an opportunity to work with several community guest experts on things like: Bettering your balance, vision, medication, footwear as well as navigating snow, ice and uneven surfaces. Our Physical Therapists will even teach us the best way to get up from a fall! 

Two different programs will be offered this Spring: 

Thursdays, April 18- May 30, 2024

1:00- 3:00 PM

Location: The Landing of Wausau (707 N 3rd Street) 

** You do NOT need to be a member of The Landing or the YMCA to participate in this program. Non-members are welcome! 

To Register: Call The Landing of Wausau at: (715) 841-1855

Tuesdays, April 30- June 11, 2024

9:30-11:30 AM 

Location: SAFER Fire Department in Rib Mountain (24225 Hummingbird Road) 

To Register: Call the ADRC-CW at: 888-486-9545

Cost: FREE- Suggested contributions are appreciated, but not required. Pre-Registration is required to attend. Class sizes are limited. Please contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center for more information: 888-486-9545.