Stepping On fall prevention programs are making a difference in Colorado

Who is participating:

Over 35 older adults participated in Stepping On workshops in the Central Mountains RETAC in 2014-2016.

are over age 74

What works for you?

Stepping On includes exercising and group problemsolving discussions about how to prevent falls.

33%

had initital fear of falling

Typical action responses were: eye exam.

64% are female

92% are sure 85% are 91% would sure they recommend the they can class to a friend. increase their can be more strength. steady. I got an

59%

We did the exercises at home.

I made changes in my home!

Data based on responses from participants who completed surveys at the classes. Group icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com This project was supported, in part, by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment grants from the Centers for Disease control and Prevention and the Administration for Community Living.

Results

100%

said the class reduced their fear of falling

46%

showed a good improvement in their Timed Up and Go mobility test scores

Stepping On fall prevention programs are making a difference in Colorado

Who is participating:

Over 175 older adults participated in Stepping On workshops in the Foothills RETAC in 2014-2016.

are over age 74

What works for you?

Stepping On includes exercising and group problemsolving discussions about how to prevent falls.

59%

had initital fear of falling

Typical action responses were: eye exam.

75% are female

87% are sure 84% are 97% would sure they recommend the they can class to a friend. increase their can be more strength. steady. I got an

71%

We did the exercises at home.

I made changes in my home!

Data based on responses from participants who completed surveys at the classes. Group icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com This project was supported, in part, by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment grants from the Centers for Disease control and Prevention and the Administration for Community Living.

Results

86%

said the class reduced their fear of falling

29%

moved out of the falls at-risk category using the Timed Up and Go mobility test

Stepping On fall prevention programs are making a difference in Colorado

Who is participating:

Over 365 older adults participated in Stepping On workshops in the Mile Hi RETAC in 2014-2016.

are over age 74

What works for you?

Stepping On includes exercising and group problemsolving discussions about how to prevent falls.

61%

had initital fear of falling

Typical action responses were: eye exam.

75% are female

88% are sure 85% are 92% would sure they recommend the they can class to a friend. increase their can be more strength. steady. I got an

63%

We did the exercises at home.

I made changes in my home!

Data based on responses from participants who completed surveys at the classes. Group icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com This project was supported, in part, by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment grants from the Centers for Disease control and Prevention and the Administration for Community Living.

Results

84%

said the class reduced their fear of falling

39%

moved out of the falls at-risk category using the Timed Up and Go mobility test

Stepping On fall prevention programs are making a difference in Colorado Over 120 older adults participated in Stepping On workshops in the Northeast RETAC in 2015-2016. What works for you?

Stepping On includes exercising and group problemsolving discussions about how to prevent falls.

are over age 74

81% 51%

had initital fear of falling

Typical action responses were: eye exam.

66% are female

90% are sure 83% are 98% would sure they recommend the they can class to a friend. increase their can be more strength. steady. I got an

Who is participating:

We did the exercises at home.

I made changes in my home!

Data based on responses from participants who completed surveys at the classes. Group icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com This project was supported, in part, by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment grants from the Centers for Disease control and Prevention and the Administration for Community Living.

Results

86%

said the class reduced their fear of falling

38%

moved out of the falls at-risk category using the Timed Up and Go mobility test

Stepping On fall prevention programs are making a difference in Colorado

Who is participating:

Over 150 older adults participated in Stepping On workshops in the Plains to Peak RETAC in 2014-2016.

are over age 74

What works for you?

Stepping On includes exercising and group problemsolving discussions about how to prevent falls.

52%

had initital fear of falling

Typical action responses were: eye exam.

78% are female

91% are sure 90% are 96% would sure they recommend the they can class to a friend. increase their can be more strength. steady. I got an

60%

We did the exercises at home.

I made changes in my home!

Data based on responses from participants who completed surveys at the classes. Group icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com This project was supported, in part, by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment grants from the Centers for Disease control and Prevention and the Administration for Community Living.

Results

89%

said the class reduced their fear of falling

61%

moved out of the falls at-risk category using the Timed Up and Go mobility test

Stepping On fall prevention programs are making a difference in Colorado

Who is participating:

Over 130 older adults participated in Stepping On workshops in the Southern Colorado RETAC in 2014-2016.

are over age 74

What works for you?

Stepping On includes exercising and group problemsolving discussions about how to prevent falls.

58%

had initital fear of falling

Typical action responses were: eye exam.

77% are female

88% are sure 81% are 97% would sure they recommend the they can class to a friend. increase their can be more strength. steady. I got an

59%

We did the exercises at home.

I made changes in my home!

Data based on responses from participants who completed surveys at the classes. Group icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com This project was supported, in part, by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment grants from the Centers for Disease control and Prevention and the Administration for Community Living.

Results

91%

said the class reduced their fear of falling

56%

moved out of the falls at-risk category using the Timed Up and Go mobility test