“Stepping On,” a seven-week falls prevention program, will start on Wednesday, January 29 at Outlaws in Watford City and continue for 7 Wednesdays. Each session will kick off with an optional noon meal at a cost of $10 and the program will begin at 12:30 pm and conclude by 2:30 pm. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending by calling the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-444-3451 or e-mailing [email protected] or contact Kathy Skarda at First International Bank at 701-842-2381. Your registrations are appreciated by Friday, January 24.
“Stepping On” empowers older adults to carry out healthy behaviors to reduce falls. Classes will include balance and strength exercises, developing a safe home and safe living environment, safety in the community, vision and medication review, wearing and purchasing safe footwear and sleep.
Guest speakers will include local professionals as follows: Physical Therapist Cory Samuelson, Optometrist Dr. Doug Nordy, Pharmacist Kelsey Linseth, Watford City Police Chief Jessie Wellen and more!
Classes will be highly participative and will include discussion. sharing and successes to help participants manage their healthy behaviors to reduce their risks of falls. The program is evidence based and has demonstrated that it has been effective in preventing falls in community-residing older adults.
“Stepping On” is sponsored by First International Bank and Trust, Outlaws Bar and Grill and the McKenzie County Extension Office.
For more information, please contact the McKenzie County Extension Office.
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