What: Initiative Name: Building Capacity for Stepping On- A Healthcare Experience Where: Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI Major Project Activities: Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations at Froedtert Hospital, an adult Level I Trauma Center located in Milwaukee…
What: Falls Prevention Program Name: Tai Chi Classes Where: Area senior centers in Dane County About the Program: Tai Chi is a mind and body exercise which originated in ancient China and has been shown to have many health benefits.…
What: Falls Prevention Program Name: Ballroom Basics for Balance™ Where: Dane County About: Ballroom Basics for Balance™ (BB4B) is a curriculum that encompasses classes for community members, trainings for teachers, and educational experiences, offering a fun way to practice balance…
What: Falls Prevention Program Name: Bincocize Organization: ADRC of Jackson County Where: Jackson County About: Bingocize strategically combines the game of bingo, exercise, and/ health education. Certified facilitators choose between three separate workshops that focus on exercise- only, exercise and…
What: Falls Prevention Event Name: Healthy Aging Your Way 2023 Falls Prevention Day Awareness & Screening Event Where: Portage County, WI About: An event including balance screening, lunch, speakers, and more. View the recap here! Partners: Portage County Healthy Aging…
Leaf Grantees were hard at work in 2023. Check out the report to learn what has been happening across the state!
What: Falls Prevention Initiative Name: Strong and Steady Where: Oshkosh, WI About: An event where older adults trade a throw rug for a refillable mug at participating coffee shops. Partners: Oshkosh Fire Department, Caramel Crisp Corner, Mike’s Place Family Restaurant,…
