Falls are the #1 risk for adults over 65, and are the major cause for hospitalization. Through education and exercise, we seek to arm this population with the tools needed to stay Able & Stable.
Key Takeaways:
1. Understanding Fall Risks
- Environmental risks
- Aging population
- Learn about common causes of falls (e.g. poor vision, medication side effects, home hazards, balance issues, declining health).
- Identify personal risk factors and how to address them.
2. Strength and Balance Training
- Learn and practice exercises to improve lower-body strength, posture, and balance (e.g. Tai Chi, chair rises, heel-to-toe walk).
- Understand the importance of regular physical activity in reducing fall risk.
- Importance of strength training
3. Home Safety Awareness
- Identify common hazards in the home (loose rugs, poor lighting, clutter).
- Learn simple modifications to make the home safer (grab bars, non-slip mats, proper lighting).
4. Safe Movement and Assistive Devices
- Learn strategies for safe walking, transferring, and using stairs.
- Understand how to properly use canes, walkers, and other mobility aids.
5. Emergency Preparedness and Fall Recovery
- Family or community support system
- Learn what to do in the event of a fall (how to get up safely or call for help).
- Develop a fall action plan and learn how to access medical or emergency support.
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Nancy Griffin, MS
With a strong foundation in both clinical and community health, Nancy Griffin has dedicated her career to improving quality of life through evidence-based exercise interventions. She holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and brings over a decade of experience in the medical fitness field. Nancy holds advanced certifications in areas such as Senior Health and Fitness, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Women’s Health & Exercise with Cancer, and is credentialed through the ACSM in the Exercise is Medicine® initiative.
