Swimming Can Help To Prevent Senior Falls, Says New Study

[byline_date] A recent study highlights the importance of swimming in helping prevent senior falls. The researchers said that walking is the most common form of exercise that the elders did, but that it did not lower the risk of falling. The author of the study, Dr Dafna Merom, postulates that stable and strong core muscles, … Read more

Basic Tai Chi Movements For Seniors To Improve Strength & Balance

One of the main causes of falling in seniors is a lack of physical movements, leading to lower flexibility and balance. As seniors age, they may be less energetic than before and thus less inclined to exercise. Tai Chi (Tie Chee), an ancient Chinese martial art form with slow and gently flowing movements, might be … Read more

A Guide To Bed Alarms for the Elderly

Disclosure: We earn commissions from qualifying purchases. Details and Amazon Associate disclosure. Bed alarms for the elderly are helpful devices that can detect movements and sound an alarm if the user tries to get up from bed on their own. Bed alarms provide assurance to caregivers that the elderly or patients in their care are … Read more

10 Fall Prevention Tips For The Elderly

Fall prevention for the elderly is a serious topic. Falling is one of the primary causes of unintentional injuries at home among seniors. According to the CDC, about a third of seniors who are over 65 years old fall each year. Falls frequently happen in the bathroom, shower or in slippery environments, but it can … Read more