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| exercises to prevent falls: Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) program to prevent falls Lindy Clemson, Jo Munro, Maria Fiatarone Singh, 2014-07-12 The Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) program is a way of reducing the risk of falls by integrating balance and strength activities into regular daily tasks. Unloading the dishwasher becomes an opportunity to improve strength. Brushing your teeth becomes an opportunity to improve balance. In the LiFE program, every daily task becomes an opportunity to improve balance and strength. This is a different approach to a traditional program where you would be required to complete a series of exercises a certain number of times a day for a set number of days each week. The trainer's manual outlines the principles of the LiFE program and provides a step-by-step guide for therapists and trainers to implement the program with their clients. It should be used in conjunction with the participant's manual so that the program is fully understood from both the trainer's and participant's perspectives. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Balance Exercises for Fall Prevention Amanda Sterczyk, 2020-12-23 Falls are the leading cause of injury, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations for seniors in North America. Every 11 seconds, an emergency room in the United States sees a senior fall victim. Falls can reduce independence and accelerate the need for long-term care. The good news is that you can reduce the risk of falling with simple exercises that anyone can easily learn. In this third book of balance exercises by Amanda Sterczyk, you'll learn key exercises to improve balance, increase muscle and bone strength, liberate joints throughout your body, and boost your confidence. Exercises are divided into three groups: Standing Seated Lying (on the floor or your bed) What's new in this book is a series of workout plans, to help guide you through eight workouts: Balance, gentle or advanced Posture, gentle or advanced Strength, gentle or advanced Flexibility, gentle or advanced The gentle workouts are a combination of seated and lying or standing exercises, while the advanced workouts only comprise standing exercises. What hasn't changed in this book is the degree of explanation. It begins with a breakdown of each exercise by fall prevention goal-balance, posture, strength, and/or flexibility-presented with the exercise instructions and in a summary table at the end of the book. You will receive set up instructions on how to start, step-by-step instructions, and recommendations to make each exercise easier or harder. Most of the exercises also include illustrations and guidance on how to visualize the movement, to further build linkages between your brain and body. I use the exercises daily. - Amazon customer, Balance 2.0 A well researched and written handbook. Just what's needed for anyone requiring the ability to improve their balance most likely senior citizens. - Amazon customer, Balance and Your Body I really enjoyed Balance and Your Body! I had fun doing the exercises with my parents (aged 88 and 87). It gets them going, as well as me. It all makes sense-you have to read it and start exercising. - Teresa Balance and Your Body is Amanda's second book especially written for seniors. The message is simple and true: Move more, stay healthy longer! The book is well organized and fun to read; the exercises are easy to follow and can be practiced whenever you have some time throughout the day (or sleepless night). No gym or equipment required! - An enthusiastic senior I carry Balance and Your Body in my bag, between my cell phone and wallet, so I always have it nearby as reference. The exercises are basic and you can easily incorporate them in our daily life, and if you don't remember them, you can do what I do. - Monique Her new book, Balance and Your Body, is very clear and easy to read. She explains why we need to move and the different aspects of balance. The exercises are simple and drawings help understand them. Not at all overwhelming to do the exercises. A very helpful book for any senior concerned about maintaining their independence. Essential for seniors to stay independent. Well done! - Amazon customer |
| exercises to prevent falls: Balance Exercises for Seniors: Easy to Perform Fall Prevention Workouts to Improve Stability and Posture Britney Lynch, Baz Thompson, 2021-12-16 Falls are the leading cause of injuries in seniors -- Protect yourself or your elderly loved ones! The CDC has estimated that a whopping 36 million senior citizens suffer from fall injuries each year -- with 32,000 cases proving fatal. Injuries caused by falling over can significantly limit an elderly person's independence and prematurely set them up for long-term assisted care. If you (or anyone you know) suffer from age-related decrease in proper balance, something must be done TODAY! With Balance Exercises for Seniors: Easy to Perform Fall Prevention Workouts to Improve Stability and Posture by senior health expert Baz Thompson, you can get all the tips, tools, and techniques that will help you or your loved ones avoid these unfortunate falls altogether. In this insightful and practical guide, you will: Learn all about balance-strengthening exercises, from misconceptions to advantages Deep dive into all the fall risk factors so that you can avoid them before they cause issues Test your balance eon a regular basis and adopt 4 crucial ways that you can prevent falls Get into the targeted balance-strengthening exercises, including seated, standing, and walking Explore all the crucial fall risk factors so you can efficiently avoid them from the get-go Make the most out of this comprehensive guide using step-by-step instructions Strengthen your core and ensure that your body has enough support and proper posture Improve your balance using expert-approved practices that reduce dizziness-related issues And so much more! What sets Balance Exercises for Seniors apart is that not only does it provide practical, straightforward information, it also offers clear illustrations on the HOWs of boosting balance in order to stay safe, healthy, and mobile! Don't wait a second longer. Protect yourself and your loved ones with Balance Exercises for Seniors. Scroll up, Click on Buy Now with 1-Click, and Grab a Copy Today! |
| exercises to prevent falls: Boost Your Balance Marius Dettmer, 2021-04-09 Falls can have devastating effects on older adults, so prevention is key! If you are interested in improving your balance, boosting your fitness, and defying aging processes, then this all-in-one guide is for you. This book will provide you with the required tools to take matters into your own hands! Boost Your Balance will:* Teach you how we balance and prevent falls, and why falls may occur in seniors* Show you how specific training can improve your balance* Educate you about principles of exercise for seniors* Provide you with a unique, easy-to-follow 4-week training program combining strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance exercises* Enable you to independently perform and modify your training for long term successUse this book and the included training program to disrupt aging, improve your health, and optimize balance for more safety and better quality of life! |
| exercises to prevent falls: Balance 2.0, Preventing Falls with Exercise Amanda Sterczyk, 2020-03-04 Falls can be painful, costly, and downright deadly. As we get older, the risk of sustaining a life-altering fall increases. But it doesn't have to be that way. With a focused regimen of balance and strength exercises, you can prevent a fall and enjoy your golden years. In this second book of balance exercises by Amanda Sterczyk, you'll learn key strengthening exercises that will increase muscle and bone strength, boost your confidence, and improve your balance. You'll also discover how the author helped her own father recover from a hospital visit by guiding him through these foundational exercises. This book provides a home-based fall prevention workout that doesn't require special equipment, sweating, or getting down on the floor (you can do them on your bed!). Modifications are provided to make each sequence easier or more challenging. Exercises are divided into three groups: standing seated lying (on the floor or your bed) From the Foreword: Balance 2.0: Preventing Falls with Exercise, is a remedy for our fear, a tool for change and a light amongst all those grim statistics. In it, she outlines a prescription for a guided therapeutic exercise program that will safely increase your muscle strength, improve your posture, assist with activities of daily living (such as reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, turning, walking, etc) and ultimately decrease your risk for falls. - Suzanne Reid, Registered Physiotherapist & Co-Founder, Killens Reid Physiotherapy Clinic, Ottawa, Canada I really enjoyed Balance and Your Body! I had fun doing the exercises with my parents (aged 88 and 87). It gets them going, as well as me. It all makes sense-you have to read it and start exercising. - Teresa Balance and Your Body is Amanda's second book especially written for seniors. The message is simple and true: Move more, stay healthy longer! The book is well organized and fun to read; the exercises are easy to follow and can be practiced whenever you have some time throughout the day (or sleepless night). No gym or equipment required! - An enthusiastic senior I carry Balance and Your Body in my bag, between my cell phone and wallet, so I always have it nearby as reference. The exercises are basic and you can easily incorporate them in our daily life, and if you don't remember them, you can do what I do. - Monique Her new book, Balance and Your Body, is very clear and easy to read. She explains why we need to move and the different aspects of balance. The exercises are simple and drawings help understand them. Not at all overwhelming to do the exercises. A very helpful book for any senior concerned about maintaining their independence. Essential for seniors to stay independent. Well done! - Amazon customer |
| exercises to prevent falls: Better Balance Francesca Coltrera, Suzanne Salamon, Bradley Manor, Ann Marie Dadoly, Harvard Medical School, Harvard Medical School. Health Publications Group, 2012 Includes six complete workouts, personal and home safety checklists, health problems that impair balance and a bonus section on preventing falls. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Orthogeriatrics Paolo Falaschi, 2021 This new open access edition supported by the Fragility Fracture Network aims at giving the widest possible dissemination on fragility fracture (especially hip fracture) management and notably in countries where this expertise is sorely needed. It has been extensively revised and updated by the experts of this network to provide a unique and reliable content in one single volume. Throughout the book, attention is given to the difficult question of how to provide best practice in countries where the discipline of geriatric medicine is not well established and resources for secondary prevention are scarce. The revised and updated chapters on the epidemiology of hip fractures, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, surgery, anaesthesia, medical management of frailty, peri-operative complications, rehabilitation and nursing are supplemented by six new chapters. These include an overview of the multidisciplinary approach to fragility fractures and new contributions on pre-hospital care, treatment in the emergency room, falls prevention, nutrition and systems for audit. The reader will have an exhaustive overview and will gain essential, practical knowledge on how best to manage fractures in elderly patients and how to develop clinical systems that do so reliably. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Otago Exercise Programme to Prevent Falls in Older Adults M. Clare Robertson, A. John Campbell, 2003 |
| exercises to prevent falls: Integrated Care and Fall Prevention in Active and Healthy Aging Eklund, Patrik, 2021-06-25 In today’s world, healthy aging and a fulfilling lifestyle are important to older members of society, with many opting to remain as independent and mobile as possible for as long as possible. However, elderly individuals tend to have a variety of functional limitations that can increase the likelihood of debilitating falls and injuries. Assessments of functionality are very often only performed following an accident, which implies a hindsight bias because results do not necessarily reflect pre-accidental performance capacities. Furthermore, these belated measures do little to reduce the likelihood of new falls. As such, it is imperative that personalized preventative approaches are taken to prevent falls. Integrated Care and Fall Prevention in Active and Healthy Aging contains state-of-the-art research and practices related to integrated care, fall prevention, and aging throughout areas ranging from medical to social aspects of care, health economy, standards, pathways and information scopes, practices and guidelines, technology, etc. Covering topics such as active care and healthy aging, it is ideal for doctors, gerontologists, nursing home and long-care facility staff, scientists, researchers, students, academicians, and practitioners working in care pathways involving good practices of fall prevention in home care and community care settings. |
| exercises to prevent falls: How to Avoid Falling Eric Fredrikson, 2004 A practical, non-technical guide to minimizing the likelihood of falling. Includes taking stock of your health and physical abilities, medical conditions and medications, risk factors, exercises, fall-proofing a house and getting up after a fall. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Falls and Cognition in Older Persons Manuel Montero-Odasso, Richard Camicioli, 2020 This book provides practical tools for fall prevention in cognitively impaired older adults. The text presents a comprehensive and state-of-the-art update that covers the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical presentation of the event, which affects up to 60 percent of aging patients with cognitive impairment. Written by transdisciplinary experts in experts in geriatric medicine, rehabilitation, neurology, and physiotherapy, the text presents practical, evidence-based guidelines for the assessment, approach, and treatment of these patients and includes illustrations and resources for quick reference. Falls and Cognition in Older Persons is a unique contribution to the literature serving geriatricians, family medicine physicians, emergency medicine physicians, neurologists, rehabilitation and physiotherapy specialists, geriatric nurses, and those interested in public health. |
| exercises to prevent falls: WHO Global Report on Falls Prevention in Older Age World Health Organization, 2008 The WHO Falls Prevention for Active Ageing model provides an action plan for making progress in reducing the prevalence of falls in the older adult population. By building on the three pillars of falls prevention, the model proposes specific strategies for: 1. Building awareness of the importance of falls prevention and treatment; 2. Improving the assessment of individual, environmental, and societal factors that increase the likelihood of falls; and 3. For facilitating the design and implementation of culturally appropriate, evidence-based interventions that will significantly reduce the number of falls among older persons. The model provides strategies and solutions that will require the engagement of multiple sectors of society. It is dependent on and consistent with the vision articulated in the WHO Active Ageing Policy Framework. Although not all of the awareness, assessment, and intervention strategies identified in the model apply equally well in all regions of the world, there are significant evidence-based strategies that can be effectively implemented in all regions and cultures. The degree to which progress will be made depends on to the success in integrating falls prevention strategies into the overall health and social care agendas globally. In order to do this effectively, it is necessary to identify and implement culturally appropriate, evidence-based policies and procedures. This requires multi-sectoral, collaborations, strong commitment to public and professional education, interaction based on evidence drawn from a variety of traditional, complementary, and alternative sources. Although the understanding of the evidence-base is growing, there is much that is not yet understood. Thus, there is an urgent need for continued research in all areas of falls prevention and treatment in order to better understand the scope of the problem worldwide. In particular, more evidence of the cost-effectiveness of interconnections is needed to develop strategies that are most likely to be effective in specific setting and population sub-groups. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Better Balance for Life: Banish the Fear of Falling with Simple Activities Added to Your Everyday Routine Carol Clements, 2018-11-20 “Falls can kill you. Here’s how to minimize the risk. . . . Get Carol Clements’s new book, Better Balance for Life, that details a 10-week plan for improving stability.”—Jane Brody, The New York Times Improve your balance in just ten weeks without breaking a sweat As you age, stumbling blocks are everywhere: the bottom step, the roadside curb, and even the living room carpet. But you don’t have to live in fear of falling. With Better Balance for Life, you will learn all-new, simple activities to help you build strength and increase flexibility to improve your balance! In this ten-week program, personal trainer Carol Clements shows you effortless moves to slide into your everyday routine. Already brushing your teeth? Try standing on one foot while touching the counter to build stability. Watching TV? Learn how to extend your toes and flex your ankle to develop more nimble feet—and greater mobility. With four new activities each week, building better balance is fun and easy. By the end, you, too, will be marching with your eyes closed! |
| exercises to prevent falls: Fragility Fracture Nursing Karen Hertz, Julie Santy-Tomlinson, 2018-06-15 This open access book aims to provide a comprehensive but practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with or at risk of fragility fracture. It considers this from the perspectives of all of the settings in which this group of patients receive nursing care. Globally, a fragility fracture is estimated to occur every 3 seconds. This amounts to 25 000 fractures per day or 9 million per year. The financial costs are reported to be: 32 billion EUR per year in Europe and 20 billon USD in the United States. As the population of China ages, the cost of hip fracture care there is likely to reach 1.25 billion USD by 2020 and 265 billion by 2050 (International Osteoporosis Foundation 2016). Consequently, the need for nursing for patients with fragility fracture across the world is immense. Fragility fracture is one of the foremost challenges for health care providers, and the impact of each one of those expected 9 million hip fractures is significant pain, disability, reduced quality of life, loss of independence and decreased life expectancy. There is a need for coordinated, multi-disciplinary models of care for secondary fracture prevention based on the increasing evidence that such models make a difference. There is also a need to promote and facilitate high quality, evidence-based effective care to those who suffer a fragility fracture with a focus on the best outcomes for recovery, rehabilitation and secondary prevention of further fracture. The care community has to understand better the experience of fragility fracture from the perspective of the patient so that direct improvements in care can be based on the perspectives of the users. This book supports these needs by providing a comprehensive approach to nursing practice in fragility fracture care. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy E-Book Dale Avers, Rita Wong, 2019-10-24 **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Physical Therapy** Offering a comprehensive look at physical therapy science and practice, Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition is a perfect resource for both students and practitioners alike. Year after year, this text is recommended as the primary preparatory resource for the Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialization exam. And this new fourth edition only gets better. Content is thoroughly revised to keep you up to date on the latest geriatric physical therapy protocols and conditions. Five new chapters are added to this edition to help you learn how to better manage common orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurologic conditions; become familiar with functional outcomes and assessments; and better understand the psychosocial aspects of aging. In all, you can rely on Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy to help you effectively care for today's aging patient population. - Comprehensive coverage of geriatric physical therapy prepares students and clinicians to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care for aging patients. - Combination of foundational knowledge and clinically relevant information provides a meaningful background in how to effectively manage geriatric disorders - Updated information reflects the most recent and relevant information on the Geriatric Clinical Specialty Exam. - Standard APTA terminology prepares students for terms they will hear in practice. - Expert authorship ensures all information is authoritative, current, and clinically accurate. - NEW! Thoroughly revised and updated content across all chapters keeps students up to date with the latest geriatric physical therapy protocols and conditions. - NEW! References located at the end of each chapter point students toward credible external sources for further information. - NEW! Treatment chapters guide students in managing common conditions in orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, and neurology. - NEW! Chapter on functional outcomes and assessment lists relevant scores for the most frequently used tests. - NEW! Chapter on psychosocial aspects of aging provides a well-rounded view of the social and mental conditions commonly affecting geriatric patients. - NEW! Chapter on frailty covers a wide variety of interventions to optimize treatment. - NEW! Enhanced eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing students to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Report on Seniors' Falls in Canada Public Health Agency of Canada. Division of Aging and Seniors, 2005 4. EVIDENCE-BASED BEST PREACTICES FOR THE PREVENTION OF FALLS: 4.1 Existing practice guidelines ; 4.2 Best practices for fall prevention ; 4.3 Selecting appropriate approaches according to setting; 4.4 Recovery from a fall ;4.5 Factors influencing client compliance in fall prevention . 5. SUPPORTING FALL PREVENTION STRATEGIES. 6. THE WAY FORWARD; References; List of tables and figures; Appendix A: Risk factors for falls and fall-related ; Appendix B: List of the Public Health Agency of Canada's resources on seniors' falls. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Falls in Older People Stephen R. Lord, Catherine Sherrington, Hylton B. Menz, Jacqueline C. T. Close, 2007-03-01 Since the first edition of this very successful book was written to synthesise and review the enormous body of work covering falls in older people, there has been an even greater wealth of informative and promising studies designed to increase our understanding of risk factors and prevention strategies. This second edition, first published in 2007, is written in three parts: epidemiology, strategies for prevention, and future research directions. New material includes recent studies covering: balance studies using tripping, slipping and stepping paradigms; sensitivity and depth perception visual risk factors; neurophysiological research on automatic or reflex balance activities; and the roles of syncope, vitamin D, cataract surgery, health and safety education, and exercise programs. This edition will be an invaluable update for clinicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, researchers, and all those working in community, hospital and residential or rehabilitation aged care settings. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Optimal Health with Multiple Sclerosis Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD, 2014-10-20 The only source for reliable, evidence-based information on the relevance, safety, and effectiveness of alternative and lifestyle medicine approaches to MS treatment and the best ways to safely integrate them with conventional medicine. In addition to conventional medicine, many people with MS also use some form of alternative medicine, and there is growing evidence and interest in the effects of lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise, on MS. Yet, until now, it has been difficult to obtain unbiased information about the MS-relevant aspects of these nonmedication approaches. Optimal Health with Multiple Sclerosis provides the accurate and unbiased information people with MS, their friends and family, health care professionals, and educators need to make responsible decisions and achieve the very best outcome. Find other options that may provide symptomatic relief when conventional therapies are limited Learn about potentially dangerous interactions between alternative therapies and medical treatments used in the management of MS Identify alternative and lifestyle therapies that are effective, low risk, and inexpensive Recognize ineffective, dangerous, or costly alternative therapies |
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| exercises to prevent falls: Computers Helping People with Special Needs Klaus Miesenberger, Roberto Manduchi, Mario Covarrubias Rodriguez, Petr Peňáz, 2020-09-09 The two-volume set LNCS 12376 and 12377 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2020, held in Lecco, Italy, in September 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 104 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 206 submissions. Included also are 13 introductions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: user centred design and user participation in inclusive R&D; artificial intelligence, accessible and assistive technologies; XR accessibility – learning from the past, addressing real user needs and the technical architecture for inclusive immersive environments; serious and fun games; large-scale web accessibility observatories; accessible and inclusive digital publishing; AT and accessibility for blind and low vision users; Art Karshmer lectures in access to mathematics, science and engineering; tactile graphics and models for blind people and recognition of shapes by touch; and environmental sensing technologies for visual impairment Part II: accessibility of non-verbal communication: making spatial information accessible to people with disabilities; cognitive disabilities and accessibility – pushing the boundaries of inclusion using digital technologies and accessible eLearning environments; ICT to support inclusive education – universal learning design (ULD); hearing systems and accessories for people with hearing loss; mobile health and mobile rehabilitation for people with disabilities: current state, challenges and opportunities; innovation and implementation in the area of independent mobility through digital technologies; how to improve interaction with a text input system; human movement analysis for the design and evaluation of interactive systems and assistive devices; and service and care provision in assistive environments 10 chapters are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Prolapse Exercises Inside Out Michelle Kenway, 2013-07-31 Prolapse exercises helps women improve prolapse support and exercise with confidence to stay in shape |
| exercises to prevent falls: Exercise for Aging Adults Gail M. Sullivan, Alice K. Pomidor, 2015-08-10 This book translates the new findings in exercise research for the elderly for busy practitioners, trainees, students and administrators. This book provides practical strategies that can be implemented immediately in the common settings in which practitioners care for adults. The format includes key points and case examples which showcase the strong evidence supporting exercise by older adults as a key tool to enhance health, prevent serious outcomes, such as hospitalization and functional loss, and as part of the treatment plan for diseases that are common in older adults. Written by experts in the field of exercise in older persons, this book is a guide to maintaining quality of life and functional independence from frail to healthy aging adults. Strategies and exercises are discussed for specific care settings and illustrated via links to video examples, to ensure readers can immediately apply described techniques. Exercise for Aging Adults: A Guide for Practitioners is a useful tool for physicians, residents in training, medical students, physical therapists, gerontology advance practice nurse practitioners, assisted living facility administrators, directors of recreation, and long-term care directors. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Enlightened Aging Eric B. Larson, Joan DeClaire, 2017-06-09 A leading expert in the science of healthy aging, Dr. Eric B. Larson offers practical advice for growing old with resilience and foresight. More than just canned advice, Enlightened Aging proposes a path to resilience—one that’s proven to help many stave off disability until very old age. The steps on this path include pro-activity, acceptance, and building and maintaining good physical, mental, and social health Using inspiring stories from Dr. Larson’s experiences with study participants, patients, friends, and relatives, Enlightened Aging will help readers determine what their paths can look like given their own experiences and circumstances. It informs readers of the scientific evidence behind new perspectives on aging. It inspires readers with stories of people who are approaching aging with enlightened attitudes. It offers advice and resources for readers to build their own reserves for old age. It recommends ways for readers to work with their doctors to stay as healthy as possible for their age. And it offers ideas for building better communities for our aging population. While especially relevant to the baby boom generation, this work is really for people of all ages looking for encouragement and wise counsel in order to live a long, active life. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Move with Balance Karen Anne Peterson Ma, Karen Peterson, 2013-01 For elders, preventing falls means preventing disaster! For elders, staying mentally alert and sharp is paramount! Here's how -- and how to bring confidence and joy into the aging years. This brightly illustrated book, which links to 60 on-line demonstration videos, is loaded with dozens of movements (not exercises) that anyone can do, even the frailest elder. The payoff: increased coordination, sharper cognitive skills, better vision, and enhanced self-confidence--Publisher's website. |
| exercises to prevent falls: 5-Minute Core Exercises for Seniors Cindy Brehse, Tami Brehse Dzenitis, 2021-05-04 Strengthen your core and boost your confidence with 5-minute exercise routines for seniors Having a strong core can improve mobility, reduce aches and pains, prevent falls, and build everyday confidence. 5-Minute Core Exercises for Seniors makes it easy to incorporate daily exercise for seniors, with a collection of 40 individual movements and 25 quick routines for strengthening the major core muscles. This guide to exercise for seniors helps you: Get to know your core—Learn the muscle groups that make up your core, the benefits of keeping them strong, the importance of breathing and stretching, and the latest science behind exercise for seniors. Enjoy a wide variety of exercises—Discover a range of seated, standing, on-the-mat, and weighted exercises that mimic everyday movement and don't require any special equipment. Follow step-by-step instructions—Find how-tos and illustrations for engaging the right muscles and preventing injury, as well as tips to increase or decrease the intensity of each movement to meet your needs. Improve strength, balance, and confidence with this detailed introduction to core exercise for seniors. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Better with Age Dr. Alan D. Castel, 2018-08-01 Age is an important number, but it can also be deceiving. After 40, most people say they feel younger than their years, some lie about their age, and many attempt to hide the signs of growing old. Better with Age addresses the many myths and paradoxes about the aging process. Although most people think of their later years in terms of decline, they can be one of the best times in life. This book presents the latest scientific research about the psychology of aging, coupled with insights from those who have succeeded in doing it well, such as Maya Angelou, Bob Newhart, Jared Diamond, John Glenn, and John Wooden. We are all aging, and many people are concerned about what to expect with advancing years. Retirement, happiness, and brain health are some of the many topics covered in this book. Better with Age shows what we can do now, at any stage in life, to make sure we enjoy old age. |
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| exercises to prevent falls: Balance Exercises for Seniors Baz Thompson, Britney Lynch, 2021-12-28 Falls are the leading cause of injuries in seniors - Protect yourself or your elderly loved ones! The CDC has estimated that a whopping 36 million senior citizens suffer from fall injuries each year - with 32,000 cases proving fatal. Injuries caused by falling over can significantly limit an elderly person's independence and prematurely set them up for long-term assisted care. If you (or anyone you know) suffer from age-related decrease in proper balance, something must be done TODAY! With Balance Exercises for Seniors: Easy to Perform Fall Prevention Workouts to Improve Stability and Posture by senior health expert Baz Thompson, you can get all the tips, tools, and techniques that will help you or your loved ones avoid these unfortunate falls altogether. In this insightful and practical guide, you will: Learn all about balance-strengthening exercises, from misconceptions to advantages Take a look at all of the fall risk factors so you can avoid them before they become a problem Test your balance eon a regular basis and adopt 4 crucial ways that you can prevent falls Get into the targeted balance-strengthening exercises, including seated, standing, and walking Explore all the crucial fall risk factors so you can efficiently avoid them from the get-go Make the most out of this comprehensive guide using step-by-step instructions Strengthen your core and ensure that your body has enough support and proper posture Improve your balance using expert-approved practices that reduce dizziness-related issues And so much more! What sets Balance Exercises for Seniors apart is that not only does it provide practical, straightforward information, it also offers clear illustrations on the HOWs of boosting balance in order to stay safe, healthy, and mobile! Don't wait a second longer. Protect yourself and your loved ones with Balance Exercises for Seniors. Scroll up, Click on Buy Now with 1-Click, and Grab a Copy Today! |
| exercises to prevent falls: Falls in Older Persons Rein Tideiksaar, 1998 In both hospitals and long-term care facilities it's the older patients and residents who are most prone to falling and most vulnerable to serious injury from a fall. Staff must constantly be on the alert for hazardous situations and know how to deal with falls. This easy-to-read guide provides just the right amount of information needed by health care staff to prevent and manage this common problem among older adults. This book presents a wealth of practical recommendations, modifications, equipment, and resources that will improve the health and safety of older adult patients and long-term care residents.--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
| exercises to prevent falls: Patient Safety and Quality Ronda Hughes, 2008 Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043). - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/ |
| exercises to prevent falls: Mayo Clinic on Arthritis Gene G. Hunder, 1999 Covers the causes and symptoms of arthritis; offers tips on pain control, diet, and exercise; and describes such treatment options as medications, surgical procedures, and alternative therapies. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Balance and Your Body Amanda Sterczyk, 2019-06-06 Falls are the leading cause of injury, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations for seniors in North America. Every 11 seconds, an emergency room in the United States sees a senior fall victim. Falls can reduce independence and accelerate the need for long-term care. The good news is that you can reduce the risk of falling with simple exercises that anyone can easily learn. This book provides a home-based fall prevention workout that doesn't require special equipment, sweating, or getting down on the floor. The exercises improve balance, increase muscle and bone strength, and liberate joints throughout your body. Modifications are provided to make each sequence easier or more challenging.With the guidance in this book, you can: - Improve your balance, 15 to 30 seconds at a time- Learn how to engage more muscles when you sit and stand, and- Practice good walking mechanics using common household recycling items like empty paper towel tubes.The book is divided into three easy-to-follow sections: The Problem, The Solution, and The Action Plan. A dozen foundational exercises are described in detail and accompanied with illustrations. The exercises are designed to be tackled one at a time, so you can fit them into your daily life at your own leisure. By doing so, you will increase your strength, improve your posture, and boost your confidence - all vital components in preventing a fall.Balance and Your Body is an effort to break the debilitating cycle of the 'fear of falling.' Amanda provides guidance for readers based on solid scientific evidence to assist with safe and effective activities that reduce the risk of falls. - Dr. Robert H. Wood, Director, School of Allied Health, Boise State Universit |
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| exercises to prevent falls: Exercise for Better Bones Margaret Martin, 2015-07-27 Exercise for Better Bones is the most comprehensive and current exercise program for people with osteoporosis, osteopenia and low bone density. Written by Physical Therapist Margaret Martin, Exercise for Better Bones has been used by thousands of individuals around the world to improve their bone health and reduce their risk of a fall and fracture. Exercise for Better Bones is designed for any individual with osteoporosis and in need of a safe and effective osteoporosis exercise program. The book offers four program levels: Beginner, Active, Athletic and Elite. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process Aota, 2014 As occupational therapy celebrates its centennial in 2017, attention returns to the profession's founding belief in the value of therapeutic occupations as a way to remediate illness and maintain health. The founders emphasized the importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship with each client and designing an intervention plan based on the knowledge about a client's context and environment, values, goals, and needs. Using today's lexicon, the profession's founders proposed a vision for the profession that was occupation based, client centered, and evidence based--the vision articulated in the third edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process. The Framework is a must-have official document from the American Occupational Therapy Association. Intended for occupational therapy practitioners and students, other health care professionals, educators, researchers, payers, and consumers, the Framework summarizes the interrelated constructs that describe occupational therapy practice. In addition to the creation of a new preface to set the tone for the work, this new edition includes the following highlights: a redefinition of the overarching statement describing occupational therapy's domain; a new definition of clients that includes persons, groups, and populations; further delineation of the profession's relationship to organizations; inclusion of activity demands as part of the process; and even more up-to-date analysis and guidance for today's occupational therapy practitioners. Achieving health, well-being, and participation in life through engagement in occupation is the overarching statement that describes the domain and process of occupational therapy in the fullest sense. The Framework can provide the structure and guidance that practitioners can use to meet this important goal. |
| exercises to prevent falls: The Dysautonomia Project Msm Kelly Freeman, MD Phd Goldstein, MD Charles R. Thmpson, 2015-10-05 The Dysautonomia Project is a much needed tool for physicians, patients, or caregivers looking to arm themselves with the power of knowledge. It combines current publications from leaders in the field of autonomic disorders with explanations for doctors and patients about the signs and symptoms, which will aid in reducing the six-year lead time to diagnosis. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (life) Program to Prevent Falls Lindy Clemson, 2014 The lifestyle-integrated functional exercise program is a way of reducing the risk of falls by integrating balance and strength activities into regular daily tasks. Unloading the dishwasher becomes an opportunity to improve strength. Brushing your teeth becomes an opportunity to improve balance. In the life program, every daily task becomes an opportunity to improve balance and strength. This is a different approach to a traditional program where you would be required to complete a series of exercises a certain number of times a day for a set number of days each week. The participant's manual outlines the principles of the life program and provides detailed descriptions of the strength and balance activities in the program. It shows how the activities can be incorporated into an everyday routine and includes several stories of successful [participants in the program. The participant;s manual should also be read by therapists and trainers so that are familiar with the life program in its entirety and can teach it effectively to others. |
| exercises to prevent falls: Understanding and Preventing Falls Stephen Z. Fadem, 2023-12-18 Despite the fact that elderly persons have a 33-35% chance of falling and becoming injured, most are ill-prepared. According to the World Health Organization, falls cause over 50% of accidental injuries and 39% of fatal injuries in the elderly. They are the fifth leading cause of death in the general population. Falls can be either non-mechanical, related to underlying illness or debilitation, or they can be mechanical, related to accidental trips and slips and caused by environmental factors such as poor lighting, surprise steps, lack of grab bars, and slippery bathroom floors. Non-mechanical falls can be related to cognitive disorders, such as stroke or dementia, or to frailty. They can also be related to over-medicating with sedatives, diabetic medications, or blood pressure therapy. Falls can be the consequence of aging or chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or cancer. Patients with any of these disorders may have poor muscle tone, walking disorders, or a loss of equilibrium. Mechanical falls may be completely avoided by fall-proofing the home environment. This book outlines several practical tips for eliminating potential home hazards and reviews each of the major causes of falls to help the patient and his or her caregiver, as well as the health provider, prevent falling by adapting one's lifestyle. The book also covers exercise programs and community programs that can be established and used to minimize the risk of falling in the elderly. Given that falls are common and that the majority of persons who fall are ill-prepared, this book will raise awareness of fall-prevention measures that can help reduce falls and fall-related injuries. |
| exercises to prevent falls: CiteSpace Chaomei Chen, 2016 CiteSpace is a freely available computer program written in Java for visualizing and analyzing literature of a scientific domain. A knowledge domain is broadly defined in order to capture the notion of a logically and cohesively organized body of knowledge. It may range from specific topics such as post-traumatic stress disorder to fields of study lacking clear-cut boundaries, such as research on terrorism or regenerative medicine. CiteSpace takes bibliographic information, especially citation information from the Web of Science, and generates interactive visualizations. Users can explore various patterns and trends uncovered from scientific publications, and develop a good understanding of scientific literature much more efficiently than they would from an unguided search through literature. The full text of many scientific publications can be accessed with a single click through the interactive visualization in CiteSpace. At the end of a session, CiteSpace can generate a summary report to summarize key information about the literature analyzed. This book is a practical guide not only on how to operate the tool but also on why the tool is designed and what implications of various patterns that require special attention. This book is written with a minimum amount of jargon. It uses everyday language to explain what people may learn from the writings of scholars of all kinds. |
| exercises to prevent falls: The Central Sydney Tai Chi Trial New South Wales. Department of Health. Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Advancement, Alexander Voukelatos, 2006 |
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