Full Description
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 Service
A 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.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Context
Background
The underpinning concepts: making decisions, learning and improving confidence
Stepping On group work, and the facilitator as a catalyst for change
Key elements for delivery of Stepping On
ecognising culture
Marketing and recruitment
Evaluation
2. Stepping On program
Stepping On overview
Preparing and planning for the program
Delivery of sessions
Session 1: Introduction, overview and risk appraisal
Session 2: Exercise and moving about safely
Session 3: Home falls hazards
Session 4: Community safety and footwear
Session 5: Vision, transportation safety, vitamin D and calcium
Session 6: Medication management, sleeping better and mobility mastery experiences
Session 7: Reviewing and planning ahead
Session 8: Three-month booster session
3. Resources
Works cited
Index
Supplementary materials
Please click on the links below to download each document.
Session 1
Agenda
Outline of the program
Shopping list
Session 2
Agenda
Getting up after a fall
Moving about safely
Walking stick safety
Session 3
Agenda
Home falls hazards screening
Slippery surfaces
Safe clothing
Guidelines when using a ladder
Home Hazzards - Slides
Session 4
Agenda
Moving about safely - outdoor walking
Moving about safely - Winter mobility
Safe footwear
Shoe audit
What is a comfortable shoe?
Safe shoe award
Session 5
Agenda
Airline travel safety
Bus travel safety
Light rail travel safety
Train travel safety
Calcium checklist
Sun time checklist
Vision and falling
Vitamin D and calcium
Session 6
Agenda
Falls prevention and managing medicines
Personal medication record
Sleeping Better
Session 7
Agenda
Maintaining momentum after Stepping On
Graduation Certificate
Session 8
Agenda
Resources/handouts in languages other than English
Balance and strength manual
Fridge Magnet
Facilitator Guide for NGOs
