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The Stepping On program is a community-based falls-prevention
program that shows participants how to reduce falls, increase
confidence and maintain personal independence. Originally developed
in Australia, based on research and scientifically proven to work,
the Stepping On program is now internationally recognised as best
practice in falls prevention.The Stepping On manual is aimed at
health workers with a passion for aged care. It offers a
step-by-step guide to running the seven-week group program, plus
essential background information. Topics covered include
understanding the risk of falls, identifying home hazards, the role
of vision in causing and preventing falls, staying safe in public
places, strength and balance exercises, and much more. The manual
includes a guide to useful resources, handouts for group
participants, and suggestions for recruitment and evaluation.This
new edition has been thoroughly revised and redesigned to
incorporate cutting-edge research, professional feedback, and over
fifteen years' experience of running of the program. As well as the
latest fall-prevention research, the revised manual contains an
expanded section on working with culturally and linguistically
diverse groups, simplified exercises for participants to do at
home, and new stories and illustrations.'This is an invaluable
manual incorporating the latest evidence for falls prevention in
the community.' Professor Lyn March AM, University of Sydney and
Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney'This new Stepping On manual will
be a wonderful resource for many health professionals like myself
who work with patients who have had falls and fractures. It is
definitely my "go-to" resource in our very busy clinic!' Lillias
Nairn, North Shore Ryde Health ServiceA range of handouts and
supplementary materials are available for download. Please click on
the Table of Contents tab for links to download the supplementary
materials.
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