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

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    Falling once doubles your chances of falling again, according to the CDC. (Getty Images) (Getty Images) Falls can be serious — and even deadly — in older adults and the elderly.

  3. 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 ...

  4. Older adults have a higher risk of falling. Experts share the ...

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    As we get older, the risks of falling increase. Balance and vision decline, while medical conditions such as low blood pressure and even age-related delays in reaction time can all contribute to ...

  5. 3 ways to minimize your own risk of falling like Pelosi and ...

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    Each year, one out of every four Americans 65 years of age and older falls, leading to millions of emergency room visits and 1 million fall-related hospitalizations

  6. 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]

  7. Aquatic therapy - Wikipedia

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    These results suggest that aquatic exercise can be extremely helpful for Parkinson's disease patients with specific balance disorders and fear of falling. [23] Aquatic therapy in warm water has been shown to have a positive effect on the aerobic capacity of people with fibromyalgia. It is still inconclusive whether land therapy is better than ...

  8. Your Health Matters: Exercises to Prevent Falls - AOL

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    We all know that one clumsy friend but as we get older falling can become a real concern for major injuries. To keep you on your feet we are learning four exercises for fall prevention.

  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 ...