| Fall prevention exercises for seniors are | | | | she starts by standing with her feet flat on the |
| necessary not only for their health and well-being | | | | ground then tries to slowly stand on tiptoes and |
| but also for keeping their balance on their feet. | | | | hold this pose for 15 to 30 seconds then slowly |
| Over the years there is the general misconception | | | | return to the starting pose. Take a rest for 5 |
| that exercise is not for the elderly because of | | | | seconds then repeat the whole process for 8 to |
| their age but many studies have proven that | | | | 15 counts. He can gradually increase the time for |
| exercise particularly fall prevention exercises for | | | | holding the pose to a full minute once he gets |
| seniors improve balance so that they can minimize | | | | used to this. |
| the risk of falling. | | | | Chair Squats |
| With the high statistics of seniors falling, it is | | | | This next item in our list of fall prevention |
| essential that a senior should never experience | | | | exercises for seniors is another easy exercise |
| falls in the first place, hence there is a need in the | | | | that will strengthen the legs and hips. This |
| elderly to perform fall prevention exercises for | | | | exercise is begun by sitting on a chair, leaning |
| seniors because lack of balance has been pointed | | | | slightly forward then standing up. |
| at as one of the reasons why an elderly falls. It is | | | | It is best that the senior doesn't favor one side |
| important to prevent seniors from falling because | | | | or uses his or her hands to assist them in |
| statistics show that after a fall there is a | | | | standing up however if this is not possible, holding |
| considerable decline in their health. | | | | on to the arm rests should be done. |
| Here are 4 simple exercises that a senior can do | | | | Sit and Reach |
| to prevent falls from happening as well as keep | | | | This is good for strengthening the core muscles |
| them in tip-top shape. It is important that in doing | | | | to improve balance. Start by sitting on a chair |
| these exercises regularly they are done slowly, | | | | with the feet flat on the floor. |
| not holding the breath, stopping if pain is felt. | | | | The arms should be held straight in front then |
| Walking | | | | slowly imagine reaching for something forward |
| It is a simple exercise that a senior can really | | | | with the hips. Hold this pose and then return to |
| benefit from as this increases the blood circulation. | | | | the starting position. |
| Calf Exercise | | | | Before doing these fall prevention exercises for |
| This is a great exercise for strengthening the | | | | seniors it is important that he or she consult his or |
| calves and preventing falls but before starting | | | | her doctor to determine what type of exercise is |
| prepare the following should be prepared: a chair | | | | good for him and how often he should do the |
| or a table. The senior will hold on to this for | | | | exercise. For instance if the senior has chronic |
| support. | | | | arthritis he or she should ask the doctor how to |
| While holding on to the chair or the table, he or | | | | safely exercise despite his condition. |