Our bodies go through a myriad of changes. Of course, as we age, “changes” is a kind way of saying “problems”. For most of us, walking is something we often take for granted. However, it can become quite a challenge in our later years. Senior citizens face a wide range of issues that make walk […]
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Most of us take the act of standing upright on our feet for granted. However, as we age, maintaining good balance can become increasingly difficult. Older adults need to take steps to prevent falls and stay active. A key component of improving balance is strengthening the muscles that support our posture and stability. But who
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“Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves,” reports HealthLinkBC, “Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who fall once are 2 to 3 times more likely to fall again. Hip fractures are especially serious, and most of them are caused by
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We don’t necessarily like being so blunt, but sometimes the truth is best served straight up. The older we get, the more difficulty we have with mobility. Now, we’re aware that this isn’t groundbreaking news. However, it must be offered up as a reminder that older adults quite often contend with mobility issues. As a
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So often, those of us who live with elderly loved ones concern ourselves with their physical well-being and overall health. Of course, we should. No one needs to remind us that, as we age, we develop greater challenges related to our strength, balance and mobility. However, it’s important to bear in mind that with those
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For many Canadians, the fear of having their elderly parents fall down and hurt themselves is a very prevalent one. On the LifeCare Mobility Solutions Blog, we regularly highlight the fact that slips and falls are the causes of the vast majority of hospitalizations among older adults in Canada. What can we do to help
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