Falls Free Wisconsin

10/07/2026

ISO Bilingual Physical Therapists: Help older adults stay strong, steady, and independent!

WIHA is looking for bilingual physical therapists interested in becoming trained in Pisando Fuerte, the Spanish-language version of the evidence-based Stepping On falls prevention program.

Pisando Fuerte helps older adults build confidence and take practical steps to reduce their risk of falls. As a physical therapist guest expert, you will help participants learn about balance and strength, how to get up from a fall, and assistive walking devices.

🦶 Are you a bilingual physical therapist who:
• Is fluent in Spanish and English?
• Enjoys working with older adults and helping people stay active and independent?
• Wants to bring an evidence-based falls prevention program to Spanish-speaking communities?

We’d love to hear from you!
Learn more about Pisando Fuerte and how you can become trained to offer this valuable program in your community.

10/06/2026

🔥Protect yourself from fires and falls this season!

A few simple steps can make our homes safer and help improve our resiliency:

▪️ Clear clutter from walkways, stairs, and exits to reduce trip hazards and make it easier to leave quickly in an emergency
▪️ Stay active with exercises that improve strength and balance
▪️ Create and practice a home escape plan so everyone knows what to do if there's a fire
▪️ Test smoke alarms regularly and replace batteries as needed

Small changes can make a big difference. Take time today to create a safer home and prevent fires and falls.

Learn more at FallsFreeWI.org.

10/05/2026

Staying active is one of the best ways to reduce our risk of falls and maintain our independence as we age. Whether it's taking a walk with a friend, joining a fitness class, dancing, or participating in an evidence-based program like Stepping On, every step you take helps build strength, improve balance, and boost confidence.

This Active Aging Week, challenge yourself to get moving, stay connected, and try something new. Your future self will thank you!

Get started with our Strong Steps: Improve Balance and Strength to Prevent Falls guide. Find it at https://fallsfreewi.org/prevent-falls/balance-strength/

10/01/2026

October is National Physical Therapy Month!

Physical therapists play an important role in helping us stay active, mobile, and independent as we age. They can assess our balance, strength, flexibility, walking pattern, and fall risk, then develop a personalized plan to help us move with greater confidence.

Whether you're recovering from an injury or surgery, have noticed changes in your balance, or simply want to stay strong and resilient, it's never too early—or too late—to invest in your mobility.

This National Physical Therapy Month, ask your healthcare provider if a physical therapy referral would benefit you.

Learn more at FallsFreeWI.org

09/30/2026

As Falls Prevention Awareness Month ends, one message stands out: we’re stronger and safer when we stay connected.

Social connection plays an important role in healthy aging. Staying in touch with friends, family, and community helps us stay active, build confidence, and maintain routines that support balance and mobility. These everyday connections can also help reduce loneliness and isolation and encourage habits that lower our risk of falls and increase our resilience.

From sharing a walk to checking in on each other, small moments of connection make a big difference.

Let’s carry this momentum forward—because staying mobile and independent isn’t just about physical health, it’s about staying connected all year long.

Find tips to reduce our risk of falls at FallsFreeWI.org and meaningful ways to connect at ConnectWI.org.

09/28/2026

Spending time with friends does more than lift our mood, it can also support healthy aging.

Whether it’s going for a walk, joining a community event, or simply catching up, time with friends helps keep us active, engaged, and connected. These everyday moments can encourage movement, build confidence, and support routines that help reduce our risk of falls and stay steadier, both physically and emotionally.

Find tips to reduce our risk of falls at FallsFreeWI.org and meaningful ways to connect at ConnectWI.org.

09/25/2026

Inviting someone to join you for an exercise class can turn movement into connection—making it more enjoyable, more motivating, and more consistent. Whether it’s strength, balance, or flexibility, moving together helps build confidence and supports healthier, steadier living.

Plus, it’s a great way to catch up, laugh a little, and encourage each other along the way.

So, make the call or send the text, and invite a friend to join you. You’ll be glad you did.

Find more information about balance and strength exercises at FallsFreeWI.org/balance-strength.

09/22/2026

Check out this article from Better Magazine featuring the Stepping On program, the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging, and Falls Free Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging’s Stepping On program teaches fall-prevention strategies for older adults and is now offered in 19 states across the country.

09/22/2026

Whether it’s walking with a friend, joining a group class, dancing at an event, or simply getting outside together, moving with others helps build connection, boost motivation, and support overall well-being. These shared moments can also encourage consistency and confidence—key factors in staying strong and reducing our risk of falls as we age.

When we make movement social, it doesn’t feel like a chore—it becomes an opportunity for stronger connections, steadier bodies, and lasting memories.

Find tips to reduce our risk of falls at FallsFreeWI.org and meaningful ways to connect at ConnectWI.org.

09/20/2026

Choosing the right footwear is an important part of reducing our risk of falls, helping us stay steady, supported, and confident on our feet. Bringing a friend along can make the experience even better—they can offer a second opinion, help spot supportive features, and turn a simple shopping trip into a chance to connect.

It’s a great reminder that healthy choices are often easier, and more enjoyable, together.

Find more information about safe footwear at FallsFreeWI.org/footwear.