How to Get Up From the Floor Safely After a Fall
Most of the advice about falls is about prevention, and rightly so. But even careful people sometimes fall, and knowing what to do in the…
Fall Prevention
Practical guides on lowering your risk of falling, from balance work and leg strength to what to do if a fall happens. They are based on guidance from public health bodies.
Single-Leg Balance for Seniors: 5 Safe Progressions
Before you start: This guide is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or physiotherapist first if you have osteoporosis, recent surgery, a…
Sit-to-Stand Exercise: How to Build Leg Strength Safely at Home After 60
Getting up from a chair sounds too simple to count as exercise. It isn’t. Every time you stand, your thighs, hips and buttocks do real…
Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs for Seniors: Which Ones Work
You can do all the right exercises at home and still wonder whether you are doing enough. One useful step up is a structured falls…