Are you concerned that a fall may be in your near future? Balance is one of the number one concerns for most older adults and you do not need to be older to have your life completely disrupted by a fall. Here are five simple tips to prevent your next fall.
Start with your own two feet
Your shoes are one of the most important factors to prevent a fall. Wear well-fitting, supportive shoes with little to no heel that attach snugly to your feet. Use rubber-soled slippers at home and avoid backless shoes to prevent falls, especially at night.
Prevent a fall by cleaning up that floor chaos!
Keep your home safe from falls by removing boxes, cords, and tables from walkways, securing loose rugs, repairing floors, storing items within reach, cleaning spills, and using nonslip mats and bath seats.
Beware of the Dark
To prevent a fall at night. Keep your home well-lit. Use night lights in bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallways. Place a lamp by your bed. Ensure clear paths to light switches, consider glow-in-the-dark switches, turn on lights for stairs, and store flashlights for outages.
When uncertainty strikes, grip tight!
You might consider using a cane or walker for stability, especially on uneven surfaces. Other aids include handrails for stairs, nonslip treads, a raised toilet seat, grab bars, and a sturdy shower seat with a hand-held nozzle.
Improve your strength to help you recover when you stumble.
Even in the safest environments, a fall can still happen. However, by enhancing your balance and boosting your muscle strength, you can either catch yourself or land gracefully. This proactive approach helps you minimize the risk of injuries when an unexpected fall occurs.
Prevent your next fall by improving your balance
I hope that these tips will assist you in staying safe and steady. By effectively managing your surroundings, you can potentially prevent numerous falls from happening. If you’re interested in enhancing your body’s natural ability to maintain balance, I highly encourage you to take my free fall risk assessment to get started. The first step in improving your balance is to learn where you stand.
Get Started Today with my 30 Days to Better Balance Program
If you’re ready to improve your balance today, I have the ideal program for you. In my 30 Days to Better Balance program, you’ll receive a straightforward workout plan that requires less than 30 minutes, three times a week. This program also includes a walking schedule and ongoing support throughout your journey. Don’t delay— a fall could be just around the corner.
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30 Days to Better Balance
In this 30-day balance program we will begin to improve your balance. The best part is that the workouts take less then 30 minutes each day.
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