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.
By:
Lindy Clemson,
Megan Swann
Imprint: Sydney University Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: Third edition
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9781743326640
ISBN 10: 1743326645
Pages: 314
Publication Date: 01 November 2019
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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
Professor Lindy Clemson is a specialist in public health research on ageing and an occupational therapist with a PhD in epidemiology. Megan Swann is an occupational therapist with 35 years’ experience working in geriatric rehabilitation. She has trained and mentored Stepping On facilitators and run more than 250 Stepping On programs across Australia.
Reviews for Stepping On: Building Confidence and Reducing Falls: A Community-Based Program for Older People
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
