Are you Age 65 or older, have had a fall in the past year or are afraid of falling, and live in a home or apartment? Don’t let the fear of falling rule your life. There are many things that can help reduce the risk of falling.

The Oak Creek Health Department is conducting a well-researched Fall Prevention Workshop called Stepping On.

Call now to register: 768-6539
Fee: $10.00 Includes a 5 lb adjustable weight, light snack, and exercise manual.

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Injury Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333
http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/index-pr.html

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Home & Recreational Safety:
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta GA 30333
http://cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/adultfalls.html

Milwaukee County Department of Aging:
1220 W. Vliet St. Ste 302
Milwaukee, WI 53205
http://county.milwaukee.gov/Aging7705.htm

Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc:
1414 MacArthur Rd, Ste A
Madison, WI 53714
608-243-5670
http://www.gwaar.org/

Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging
1414 MacArthur Rd. Ste B
Madison, WI 53714
608-243-5690
http://www.wihealthyaging.org

Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute on Aging, Mayo Clinic, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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