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  2. Falls in older adults - Wikipedia

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    Other forms of exercise, such as those involving gait, balance, co-ordination and functional tasks, may also help improve balance in older adults. [20] A 2014 review concluded that exercise interventions may reduce fear of falling (FOF) in community-dwelling older adults immediately after the intervention, without evidence of long-term effects ...

  3. Falling when you're elderly is dangerous. Here's how it ... - AOL

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    Fall prevention is critical, particularly in older adults, Dr. Kathryn Boling, a primary care physician at Baltimore's Mercy Medical Center, tells Yahoo Life. “It’s important to get things out ...

  4. 3 ways to minimize your own risk of falling like Pelosi and ...

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    It is essential older people wear appropriate footwear to reduce their fall risk. Footwear should fit properly and have non-skid, or non-slip, soles. This includes shoes and sneakers, but also ...

  5. Fall prevention - Wikipedia

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    Fall prevention includes any action taken to help reduce the number of accidental falls suffered by susceptible individuals, such as the elderly and people with neurological (Parkinson's, Multiple sclerosis, stroke survivors, Guillain-Barre, traumatic brain injury, incomplete spinal cord injury) or orthopedic (lower limb or spinal column fractures or arthritis, post-surgery, joint replacement ...

  6. Beyond Bingo: The 50+ Best Activities for Seniors in Assisted ...

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    Fun fitness opportunities: Dancing classes or events. Traditional aerobics classes. Swimming. Water weight training or aerobics. Zumba and spin class. Mindfulness activities: Flower arranging ...

  7. Falling (accident) - Wikipedia

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    Falling is the action of a person or animal losing stability and ending up in a lower position, often on the ground. It is the second-leading cause of accidental death worldwide and a major cause of personal injury, especially for the elderly. [4] Falls in older adults are a major class of preventable injuries.

  8. 'I'm 65 and In the Best Shape of My Lifeā€”This Is the Exact ...

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    Other exercise activities. Once a week, Ingraham walks for 40 minutes with her husband. She also likes to take Pilates or hot yoga classes on weekends since she loves the stretching aspects of the ...

  9. Swimming - Wikipedia

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    "Water-based exercise can benefit older adults by improving quality of life and decreasing disability. It also improves or maintains the bone health of post-menopausal women." [23] Swimming is an ideal workout for the elderly, as it is a low-impact sport with very little risk of injury. Exercise in the water works out all muscle groups, helping ...