We
know that each year more than one-third of people age 65 or older suffer a fall
and many of those incidents cause serious injuries or in some cases even
death. This is why preventing falls is extremely
important for the elderly, and balance as well as strength excises can help to
prevent falls.
The
National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends 5 simple exercises that do not
require any special equipment other than a chair (and someone to assist you if
needed) that can improve balance and increase lower body strength. The series
of exercises include the following:
standing on one foot; walking heel to toe; balance walk; back leg
raises; and side leg raises.
These
easy-to-do exercises can be done throughout the day and only take a few minutes
to do each of them. For further
instructions on how they should be done, the NIH website offers a video on each
exercise. In addition the NIH recommends
that seniors try to do three other types of exercises that focus on improving
endurance, strength and flexibility.
At
MorningStar at Arrowhead, we recognize the importance of exercising, and as
such, provide our residents with a full calendar of daily activities that includes
a variety of well-designed exercise programs. We encourage you to take a look
at our fun-filled calendar to see all of the different activities and outings MorningStar
residents participate in.
This post is intended for
informational purposes only. Before
beginning any exercises, please consult with your health care provider.
MorningStar at Arrowhead represents
the best in senior living with a unique mission statement “to honor, to serve,
to invest.” We have built our foundation
on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to
serve to create a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. To
experience firsthand the finest senior living in the Phoenix area, contact us
to schedule a tour.
Source:nihseniorhealth.gov/exerciseandphysicalactivityexercisestotry/balanceexercises/01.html
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