Join Oswego County Health Department’s ‘Stepping On’ Class

by Contributor | January 27, 2025 7:03 am

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department hosts a seven-week “Stepping On” workshop to shake off the winter! The free class focuses on fall prevention for seniors and provides a safe and welcoming environment for residents to have discussions with trained professionals about their physical health and well-being.

Class sessions begin on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. and continue through Wednesday, March 12 at Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke’s, 4 Burkle St., Oswego.

“Stepping On” is an evidence-based, seven-week workshop that teaches fall prevention exercises and strategies. The workshop has been proven to reduce falls by 31% for seniors. The program is for anyone who lives independently and has had a fall or is fearful of falling. The workshop is not meant for those who may use a walker indoors or a wheelchair full-time.

Registration is open to the public. To register, call 315-349-3382.

To contact the Oswego County Health Department and request a health education workshop or presentation, visit https://health.oswegocounty.com/[1] or call 315-349-3587[2].

Source URL: https://oswegocountytoday.com/community/announcements/join-oswego-county-health-departments-stepping-on-class/

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