Stepping On In Young And Boorowa

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is continuing its partnership with the Mercy Health Service to deliver the Stepping On falls prevention program.

Sessions started in Young on August 31st and will start in Boorowa on September 15th.

The groups run for two hours each week for seven weeks followed by a refresher session two months later.

This free NSW Ministry of Health initiative is designed for people who are living at home and who have fallen or have a fear of falling.

“The program helps older people keep their independence and gives them confidence in their mobility so they are able to go about their daily activities safely and without the fear of falling,” Stepping On facilitator Andrea Forkin said.

The program includes simple group exercise to improve strength and balance as well as education on a range of topics such as vision, home hazards and medicines.

The weekly sessions will be held in Young at the Mercy Care Centre commencing at 1:30pm and at Boorowa Hospital. Start time TBC.

Information and bookings for Young - Mercy Care Centre Physiotherapy Department on 6382 8490.

Information and bookings for Boorowa - Boorowa Hospital on 6380 2100.

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• Stepping On falls prevention program