Who is this class for?

Adults age 60 and older who are concerned about falls or have experienced a fall.

What topics are covered?

Topics include fall hazards, strength and balance, medication safety, vision, footwear, and safe community mobility.

Is exercise included?

Yes. Participants learn and practice strength and balance exercises throughout the program.

Is this class only for people who have already fallen?

No. The class is also appropriate for people who are concerned about falling and want to stay independent.

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Stepping On

Learn practical strategies to prevent falls and stay independent.

Class Track

Location

In-person/Remote

Sessions

7

About the Class

Stepping On is a small-group workshop that helps older adults reduce their risk of falling through education, discussion, problem solving, and exercise. Participants learn strategies for managing fall risks at home and in the community while building strength, balance, and confidence.

The program includes seven weekly sessions, a follow-up home visit, and a booster session to help participants maintain their progress.

Benefits of the class

This program helps participants identify and address many of the factors that contribute to falls.

Learn practical fall prevention strategies
Improve strength and balance
Identify and reduce home hazards
Understand the role of medications and vision in fall risk
Increase confidence and independence
Connect with peers facing similar challenges

Why it works…

Stepping On focuses on behavior change and practical problem solving, helping participants develop solutions that fit their own lives.

Evidence-based program tested with older adults
Combines education with strength and balance exercises
Uses guided discussion to encourage lasting behavior change
Includes follow-up support to reinforce learning and maintain gains

Evidence Snapshot

Original randomized controlled trial demonstrated a 31% reduction in falls
Participants adopted more protective behaviors related to fall prevention
Benefits were strongest among older adults with elevated fall risk
Research suggests particularly strong outcomes among adults age 75 and older

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“When I’m walking I still think, ‘lift your feet, walk heel-to-toe.’ I have stopped falling!”
Stepping On class participant

Frequently Asked Questions

For Clinicians

Stepping On is an evidence-based falls prevention intervention appropriate for community-dwelling older adults who have experienced falls, report fear of falling, or demonstrate elevated fall risk. The program uses a psychoeducational model that encourages participants to identify and implement their own solutions to fall-related challenges.

The original randomized controlled trial demonstrated a 31% reduction in falls among participating older adults. Benefits appear strongest among older adults and individuals with elevated fall risk.

Helpful referral language

Recommend Stepping On for older adults with a history of falls, concerns about falling, or activity limitations related to fall risk. The program is particularly well suited for individuals who can actively participate in discussion, problem solving, and goal setting while learning practical strategies to reduce fall risk.

Key outcomes

Reduced fall risk
Improved strength and balance
Increased confidence with mobility
Improved awareness of fall risk factors
Greater independence in daily activities

Stepping On