Stepping On is a program proven to reduce falls and build confidence in older people. Participants gain specific knowledge and skills to prevent falls in community settings. It is designed specifically for people who are:
- At risk of falling
- Have a fear of falling
- Who have fallen one or more times
Workshops are facilitated by trained leaders as well as professional guest speakers including: physical therapists, pharmacists, vision specialists and safety specialists. Stepping On workshops meet for two hours a week for seven weeks.
Stepping On Classes
Living Well With Chronic Conditions is an evidence-based workshop for people who have one or more chronic conditions. A chronic condition is an ongoing health problem or disease such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and other long-term problems. The workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders in a classroom style, but most of the learning comes from sharing and helping others with similar challenges. Workshops meet for 2-1/2 hours a week for six weeks.
Clinton Rose Senior Center
Tuesdays 9:00-11:30 a.m.
July 2 - August 13
3045 N. MLK Drive
414-263-2255
McGovern Park Senior Center
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
September 3 - October 8
4500 W. Custer Ave.
414-527-0990
Community Conference Room
Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
September 11 - October 16
8700 W. Watertown Plank Rd.
800-272-36666
Harwood Place
Tuesdays 9:00-11:30 a.m.
September 17 - October 22
8200 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa
414-479-8947
This workshop is designed to help caregivers cope with the challenges that come up while they are providing care. Individuals who attend the workshop learn to reduce stress, guilt, anger and depression; manage their time, set goals and solve problems; make tough decisions; communicate more effectively; and master care-giving transitions. The workshop meets once a week for six weeks for 2-1/2 hours each session.
This workshop is designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or living with someone with diabetes, learn self-management skills and increase their confidence in managing their diabetes. Individuals that attend the workshop learn techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, learn about appropriate exercise, use of medication and healthy eating strategies. Former workshop participants have reported improved health, health behavior, and a sense of confidence in managing their diabetes. The workshop meets once a week for six weeks for 2-1/2 hours each session.
Kelly Senior Center
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
September 10 - October 15
6100 S. Lake Dr., Cudahy
414-769-2239
Aurora St. Luke's - Medical Office Building
Thursdays 5:30-8:00 p.m.
September 19 - October 24
2801 W. Kinnickinnic Pkwy, Bldg 1 Rm E
414-649-5767
Washington Park Senior Center
Tuesdays 12:00-2:30 p.m.
September 26 - October 3
4420 W. Vliet St.
414-933-2332
Aurora West Allis Medical Center
Tuesdays 1:30-4:00 p.m.
October 8 - November 12
8901 W. Lincoln Ave, West Allis
888-863-5502
This workshop is designed to help adults who have on-going, persistent pain learn self-management skills to manage their pain and maintain active and fulfilling lives. Former workshop participants have reported improved health, health behavior, and a sense of confidence in managing their chronic pain. The workshop meets once a week for six weeks for 2-1/2 hours each session.
Washington Park Senior Center
Mondays 9:00-11:30 a.m.
July 1 - August 5
4420 W. Vliet St.
414-933-2332
Community Conference Rooms
Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
October 28 - December 2
8700 W. Watertown Plank Rd.
800-272-3666
Workshops Offered in Spanish
Workshops Offered in Spanish
Walker's Point Community Clinic
Viernes 10:00am-12:30pm
Julio 5 - Agosto 9
130 W. Bruce St., Suite 300
414-384-1400