Leaders of this great nation are not impervious to the consequences of a fall and thanks to persistent lobbying, evidence-based research and the undeniable population explosion, the Safety of Senior's Act was passed in 2008.
While there are multiple causes for falls, an individual has some influence over some fall risk factors. The key to remaining safe and living a quality lifestyle is taking responsibility for your well-being and doing something about those factors within your control. For example, recognizing that you can control how much daily activity you engage in is important. You can choose to Take 5 to Exercise each and every day to reduce your risk of an accidental fall. Or you can choose to sit by and do nothing.
I think you are too smart to sit by and do nothing to reduce the risk of a fall. Exercise has been proven to be the key to successful aging. The benefits have been documented, the results are in: consistent movement can reduce the risk of an accidental fall.
Get with the program and Take 5 to Exercise every day. Do something: stretch, strengthen, balance or walk. Sit up straight, lift your chest, drop your shoulders, look straight ahead at a vertical marker, get your ears in line with your shoulders. Smile, you can do this.
Order my 5-day video series to watch and follow along with at home until a program comes to a neighborhood near you. Give the gift of independence to your loved ones. Break the cycle of fear associated with a fall.
The Fall Prevention Lady
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