What Are You Doing to Stay Agile (and Avoid Life Changing Falls)
Category: Health and Wellness Issues
November 4, 2019 — Last year about three million older people sought emergency room treatment for injuries sustained in falls. About 1 out of 3 people over 65 had a serious fall. We’ve all heard tales of older people (that is getting to be us!) whose lives were changed, irrevocably, for the worst after a big fall. A broken hip or pelvis can mean the end of an active life.
So what are you doing to stay agile, flexible, and strong so you don’t suffer a fall, or not seriously hurt if you do? If you say you are doing nothing, that is a problem, because you might be headed for a …. fall.
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Comments on "What Are You Doing to Stay Agile (and Avoid Life Changing Falls)"
Bruce says:
We both participate in a Tia Chi class, great for balance. Our fitness center just purchased a raised platform to do floor exercise on. So much easier to off the platform then up from the floor.
RichPB says:
I've written of it before, so will be brief. When we retired with slim margins 16 years ago, I committed to doing the upkeep and any upgrades to our home and property. That has kept me busy, active and somewhat fit. The cardiologist, after my heart attack and triple bypass 6 years ago, said that my continuous actively probably saved my life by helping to develop small auxiliary capillaries to feed my heart as my "Widowmaker" and one other major artery became completely blocked. He said that it was the only explanation for my being alive.
Last winter, I started doing a fairly rigorous (building up over several months) "daily" workout in addition. I know for certain that this has helped me overcome (recover) from various strains, over-exertions and even falls during this past year that would have side-lined me previously.
At 71, I can easily accomplish the "chair test". However, the "sit on the floor" test is impossible for me due to my two knee replacements. It's not the activity,-- there are simply limitations to what artificial knees can do -- despite being a wonderful repair. :<)
jean says:
Here's a tip that might help with mental agility that I just saw today- it' a mouse study but cant hurt to drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over your supper :) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327141.php?