Brown County Prevention Coalition: Fall Prevention

Purpose

To reduce falls among older adults in our region by collaborating with community professionals and partners to promote safety, education, healthy aging and evidence-based programs. 

Priorities

• Community awareness on the importance of fall prevention and why it is a priority
• Professional awareness of community resources on falls prevention
• Strengthen the Falls Coalition’s internal capacity, structure, and shared purpose to support sustainable, effective, and collaborative fall prevention efforts across the community. 

You Can Help Prevent a Fall

• On average, 33 falls a day are reported by Brown County ERs, hospitals, and local EMS (excluding Urgent Care & Clinic settings) but we can work together to prevent them!

There are steps we can take to reduce our risk of falling as we age. It starts with believing we can and finding the resources we need to make changes to keep us safe!

Upcoming Fall Prevention Classes & Workshops

Stepping On

Staying steady and confident is key to living fully. This program offers practical tools to:

• Strengthen balance and reduce risks
• Create a personal action plan for independence
• Build confidence to enjoy daily activities

Tuesdays 
April 7 – May 19, 2026 (7-week series)
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Aurora 1160 Building- 1160 Kepler Dr, Green Bay

Feet First: Reduce Your Risk of Falling 

Do you know someone who has recently fallen and incurred a serious injury? Learn why community professionals are partnering to help older adults reduce their falls risk. Together, we’ll help you minimize your chances of a fall by looking at risk factors and talking about tips and resources available in your community.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Southwest Library 
974 9th St, Green Bay, WI 54304

Register by calling ADRC at 920-448-4300

Walk With Ease

The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease.
Walk With Ease can help you:
•Motivate yourself to get in great shape
•Walk safely and comfortably
•Improve your flexibility, strength, and stamina
•Reduce pain and feel great

Facilitated by: Kelly Hutchinson-Wardlow, ADRC Volunteer

Mondays and Wednesdays 
June 15 – July 29, 2026 (6-week series)

No classes on June 29, July 1, & July 15
10 – 11 am
ADRC
300 S. Adams St. Green Bay WI, 54301