Fall prevention: it’s one of the leading concerns of healthy aging, considering the fact that falls are one of the top causes for severe injuries and even loss of life in older adults. At Compassionate Nursing Services, providers of in home care in Oakville and the surrounding areas, we strive to make sure the home environment is safe from fall risks and that modifications are made to help the older individuals in our care remain protected against senior falls.
Yet there are some additional actions all older adults should take to lower their risk of senior falls – most notably, stepping up their physical fitness regimen to include some significant strengthening and balance exercises that have been shown in recent research by the British Journal of Sports Medicine to reduce falls by as much as 21 – 39%, depending on how much time is invested. As few as three hours each week spent in the activities below can make a great improvement in the health and wellbeing of your elderly loved ones:
For more fall prevention tips and exercises, or to set up an in-home evaluation of your senior loved one’s home to reduce the risk of senior falls, contact Compassionate Nursing Services, providers of in home care in Oakville and nearby areas, by calling us any time at 314-432-4312.
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