falls & fall prevention

Free tai chi videos for seniors for safe exercise that improves balance and flexibility

Activities for Older Adults

3 Easy Tai Chi Videos for Seniors Prevent Falls, Improve Balance and Strength

Tai chi for seniors improves safety and health Tai chi is a gentle exercise that helps seniors improve balance and...

a safe guide for seniors for how to get up from a fall

How to Get Up From a Fall: Step-by-Step Guide for Seniors

How to get up after a fall: prevent added injury with safe techniques According to the CDC, more than 1...

Balance exercises help seniors gain the strength and flexibility needed to stay balanced and prevent falls

Activities for Older Adults

3 Easy Balance Exercises Prevent Falls in Seniors

Prevent falls with simple home exercises As people age, they typically lose balance, strength, and flexibility. This increases the risk...

10 top reasons why seniors may walk with a shuffling gait

Common Aging Conditions / Medical Conditions

10 Reasons Why Seniors Walk With a Shuffling Gait

Don’t ignore a shuffling walk in seniors You might notice that your older adult shuffles or drags their feet when...

fall prevention exercises

Activities for Older Adults

10 Simple Fall Prevention Exercises Seniors Can Do at Home

Simple exercises reduce fall risk in seniors More than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, often resulting in...

6 top age-related changes that increase senior fall risk & how to improve them

Common Aging Conditions

6 Age-Related Changes That Increase Senior Fall Risk

Seniors are at high risk for serious falls The gradual physical changes of aging add up to increased fall risk...

medications that cause falls

10 Medications That Cause Falls in Seniors: Use with Caution

Be aware of common medications that cause falls Falls are a major reason for seniors to lose independence and mobility....

Learn 5 safe at-home walker balance exercises for seniors

Activities for Older Adults

5 Safe Balance Exercises for Seniors Who Use a Walker

Balance exercises for seniors prevent falls Exercise keeps older adults as strong and independent as possible by improving strength and...

how to use a walker

How To Use a Walker Safely and Comfortably for Greater Independence

Using a walker correctly doesn’t come naturally Many older adults use a folding walker to help them move around more...

Use this free checklist from the CDC to estimate your older adult’s risk of falling and take preventive measures

Increase Senior Independence with This Fall Risk Checklist

For seniors, independence and safety are both important Preventing falls is an effective way to help seniors stay independent longer....

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