Don’t become a statistic, empower yourself with these free fall prevention resources
Celebrate Fall Prevention Awareness Day on September 22nd with these resources, plus a free event and fall risk analysis from Sun Health’s Center for Health & Wellbeing. Falls might sound like no big deal—an expected part of aging—but many don’t realize falling is the leading cause of injuries for older adults. According to the National Council […]
Brace Yourself: Fall Prevention Tips
Rhonda Zonoozi Exercise Physiologist and Certified Health and Wellness Coach “Knowing what can lead to falls and how to avoid them is key in preventing them.” Simple steps can help prevent serious falls It’s happened to all of us. A slip, a stumble, a misstep that causes your legs to buckle from underneath, and suddenly […]
The Best “Law of Fall?” Don’t do it.
(As seen in the Sun City West Independent newspaper.) Fall prevention tips: what can I do to protect myself? If you took physics in high school or college you may remember Galileo’s law of fall. It states that bodies fall on the surface of the earth at a constant acceleration and that the force of gravity, which causes all bodies to move downward, is […]
Knocking Down a Few Myths About Falls
Fall Prevention Tips: Sun Health exercise physiologist knocks down some common myths about falls. MYTH: Falls are a normal part of aging. REALITY: Don’t fall for this myth. Falls are not an inevitable result of aging. In fact, research shows that falls are among the most preventable causes of injury to older adults. MYTH: If I limit my activity, I won’t fall. REALITY: […]
Small Changes That Can Prevent Seniors From Falling
“As our population ages and people live longer, the number of older Americans who fall and suffer serious, even fatal, injuries is soaring, according to the New York Times. Retirement communities are trying to balance safety with their residents’ desire to live as they choose.” Sometimes, medication side effects for diseases and conditions most common […]
