Stepping On is an evidence-based program designed for people who are living at home and have experienced a fall or are concerned about falling. The seven-week program incorporates strategies to implement positive lifestyle changes to keep older adults independent, upright and active.

Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore hosts this program annually. Teammates from multiple disciplines within the hospital come together to teach health topics each week. The hospital’s Director of Rehab Services says, “It is a wonderful way to help people stay and feel safe in the home. We can connect with people in a meaningful way and establish rapport with health care providers when they are not sick. If they do become sick, they feel comfortable coming into our facility and know because of their Stepping On experience that they will receive great care.”

The response from community members has been positive as well.

One Stepping On Class Member shared, “I really enjoyed the course, and they taught me the value of exercise and fall prevention. The instructors did an excellent job of explaining and performing live demo’s on not only Fall Prevention, but what to do if a fall occurs. Unbelievably valuable information and the environment is so warm.”