Strong and Steady (falls prevention)

Don't Let a Fall Change Your Life

A fall can happen to anyone, but the impact can be significant. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury, loss of confidence and reduced independence in older adults. The good news is that many falls can be prevented.

Strong & Steady is a specialist falls prevention programme from Live Life Aberdeenshire designed to help you:

• Improve strength and balance
• Build confidence in everyday activities
• Stay active and independent
• Reduce your risk of falling
• Connect with others in a supportive environment

Our qualified instructors will support you through evidence-based exercises designed specifically for people who may be at risk of falls or experiencing reduced mobility. 

Is Strong & Steady Right For Me?

You may benefit if you:

• Feel unsteady on your feet
• Have had a fall in the last year
• Have noticed a reduction in strength or mobility
• Avoid activities because you are worried about falling
• Have been advised to improve your strength and balance
• Want to remain independent and active

What Does the Programme Involve?

• 12 weeks free of charge structured strength and balance exercises
• Qualified specialist instructors
• Exercises tailored to your ability
• Supportive group environment
• Advice on staying active and reducing falls risk
• Ongoing opportunities to remain active after the programme

Strong & Steady forms part of Aberdeenshire's wider approach to healthy ageing, frailty prevention and maintaining independence. 

You Can:

Self-refer

Contact our team for advice

Or be referred by a healthcare professional

Information for Healthcare Professionals

Referring Into Strong & Steady

Strong & Steady has been developed through partnership working and forms part of a coordinated falls prevention pathway across Aberdeenshire. 

Suitable referrals may include:

• Individuals at risk of falls
• People experiencing reduced mobility or strength
• Older adults living with frailty
• Those who would benefit from structured strength and balance activity
• Individuals requiring community-based preventative support

Refer a Patient

Benefits

• Evidence-based strength and balance intervention
• Community-based delivery
• Supports healthy ageing and independence
• Complements wider falls prevention pathways
• Clear onward routes into ongoing physical activity