Eskaton is Northern California's premier nonprofit provider of community living and home-based support for older adults. Eskaton offers older adults living options designed to meet the individual's changing needs ranging from 100% independent apartment living to 100% monitored memory care units. This "aging in place" approach to retirement living provides adult children and family members the peace of mind knowing that their beloved will be safe and her/his needs will be met, regardless of any limitation or challenge.
I am proud to announce that Eskaton has added The Fall Prevention Lady's "comprehensive fall prevention services" to the Eskaton 2011 Preferred Vendor list! This is such an honor, I cannot express my joy! Click here to learn more about the Preferred Vendor program.
Falls are leading cause of accidental death and can rob a person of her/his independence immediately. Eskaton wants residents to remain independent, thus Eskaton promotes activities that promote connected independence. I am looking forward to offering my services to residents within Eskaton living communities and those adults still living at home. Not only will my fall prevention exercises help keep residents in their home but also improve the quality of life while living there!
I am so excited to be approved to be an Eskaton Preferred Vendor because I am excited about teaching residents how to reduce the risk of falls in order to thrive. Remain independent, work with The Fall Prevention Lady!
In Gratitude,
The Fall Prevention Lady
Monday, April 25, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Fall Prevention 101 workshop in Elk Grove, CA... | Senior Exercise Videos
Educational, interactive balance and mobility workshop designed to reduce the risk of falls. Grant-funded=free to participants.
Fall Prevention 101 workshop in Elk Grove, CA... | Senior Exercise Videos: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Fall Prevention 101 workshop in Elk Grove, CA... | Senior Exercise Videos: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Time to move?
Back in the early 2000s, I was a caregiver for a motorcycle racing legend, Paul Albrecht. Paul defined Harley Davidson and the classic 'bad boy' image associated with motorcycles. Paul lost his hearing due to the loud pipes but that didn't stop him from living alone until the age of 86. I used to sit and write with him for hours. He was a classic and I grew fond of Paul.
Several months ago at one of my fall prevention workshops, a man introduced himself and said he recognized me from Paul's funeral. Ray was a referee on the motorcycle circuit back in the day and he knew Paul well. Ray is 96 years old, exercises daily, still sharp as a tack, witty as a rant, and yes, he still drives!
Last week, Ray showed up at my community-based FallProof™ class. However he didn't come to exercise. He wanted to talk. At lunch, Ray he told me that he is getting weaker and it's scaring him. Ray lives alone and has never had a problem doing what he wants to do when he wants to do it. I reassured him that feeling weak was par for the course for a 96 year old man. I asked what I could do....
Ray is extremely prepared for the end of life. He has made all the big decisions; where he will live when he needs assistance, who will sell his house, and how his money will be distributed. But he's not there yet. He still lives alone in a big house. His niece in Arizona is ready for him but having lived in Sacramento for 96 years, he's not ready for Arizona. How is a 96 year old man supposed to get rid of stuff, lots of stuff in an organized manner?
As a recent member of Serving Our Seniors, I have met two ladies who have companies that assist older adults and families in downsizing and relocating; Smooth Transitions and Getting It Together In Sacramento. At today's Older Adult Collaborative meeting, I spoke with each lady and they both recognized the sensitivity of this issue. Ray has history in his home and Ray has pride. The biggest step was his expressing his concern. It is up to me to connect him to the appropriate resource. I will give Ray both numbers and let him decide.
The moral? Prepare. Make your plans but mostly, be sensitive to your limitations. You will know when it's time to move. You don't have to do it alone....Seek out a local relocating company to assist with the move. That's what they're there for!
Several months ago at one of my fall prevention workshops, a man introduced himself and said he recognized me from Paul's funeral. Ray was a referee on the motorcycle circuit back in the day and he knew Paul well. Ray is 96 years old, exercises daily, still sharp as a tack, witty as a rant, and yes, he still drives!
Last week, Ray showed up at my community-based FallProof™ class. However he didn't come to exercise. He wanted to talk. At lunch, Ray he told me that he is getting weaker and it's scaring him. Ray lives alone and has never had a problem doing what he wants to do when he wants to do it. I reassured him that feeling weak was par for the course for a 96 year old man. I asked what I could do....
Ray is extremely prepared for the end of life. He has made all the big decisions; where he will live when he needs assistance, who will sell his house, and how his money will be distributed. But he's not there yet. He still lives alone in a big house. His niece in Arizona is ready for him but having lived in Sacramento for 96 years, he's not ready for Arizona. How is a 96 year old man supposed to get rid of stuff, lots of stuff in an organized manner?
As a recent member of Serving Our Seniors, I have met two ladies who have companies that assist older adults and families in downsizing and relocating; Smooth Transitions and Getting It Together In Sacramento. At today's Older Adult Collaborative meeting, I spoke with each lady and they both recognized the sensitivity of this issue. Ray has history in his home and Ray has pride. The biggest step was his expressing his concern. It is up to me to connect him to the appropriate resource. I will give Ray both numbers and let him decide.
The moral? Prepare. Make your plans but mostly, be sensitive to your limitations. You will know when it's time to move. You don't have to do it alone....Seek out a local relocating company to assist with the move. That's what they're there for!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Fall prevention spokesperson
During my fall prevention exercise research study, I had the opportunity to meet some of the most dynamic older adults in my life. In fact, each one of my 30 study participants touched me in a very special way and I hope to keep in touch with each one over the years. There is one lady who just makes my heart smile. She was the first person in the study group, the first to complete the three levels of the FallProof™ at Home series and she demonstrated the most significant improvement in post-testing.
While walking to the gym today, I stopped in to visit my "protege". She calls herself my protege because the quality of her life has improved so much since participating in my fall prevention research study. At 83 years of age, this woman looks fabulous! Her posture has improved dramatically and she exudes an effervescent glow. She feels so good that she's going to visit a high school friend in Palms Spring this year. She was beaming as she told me about the two male 60-somethings that now sit with her during meals. She is confident, she is strong, she is thriving. She is truly the result of compliance to a professionally designed program designed to reduce the risk of falls. I LOVE HER!
The good news is she continues to follow along with the FallProof™ at Home and my Take 5 to Exercise DVDs. She said that she absolutely loves her Take 5 for Flexibility DVD and that was her favorite until I gave her the Take 5 for Posture DVD. She loves it and says she talks to me everyday while exercising!
As I talked to her in her apartment, I couldn't help but notice the view of the capitol building across the street. A light went on in my head: this woman attributes her well-being and current state of health to the FallProof™ balance and mobility DVDs and my Take 5 for Flexibility DVD. As an advocate for older adults, I envision this lady speaking to legislators about the benefits of a regular exercise. The beauty of it is that my Take 5 to Exercise program and Dr. Rose's FallProof at Home series are senior exercise videos that are available on DVD for use at home. This type of fall prevention program not only works but is also affordable.
Planting political seeds in Sacramento?
The Fall Prevention Lady
While walking to the gym today, I stopped in to visit my "protege". She calls herself my protege because the quality of her life has improved so much since participating in my fall prevention research study. At 83 years of age, this woman looks fabulous! Her posture has improved dramatically and she exudes an effervescent glow. She feels so good that she's going to visit a high school friend in Palms Spring this year. She was beaming as she told me about the two male 60-somethings that now sit with her during meals. She is confident, she is strong, she is thriving. She is truly the result of compliance to a professionally designed program designed to reduce the risk of falls. I LOVE HER!
The good news is she continues to follow along with the FallProof™ at Home and my Take 5 to Exercise DVDs. She said that she absolutely loves her Take 5 for Flexibility DVD and that was her favorite until I gave her the Take 5 for Posture DVD. She loves it and says she talks to me everyday while exercising!
As I talked to her in her apartment, I couldn't help but notice the view of the capitol building across the street. A light went on in my head: this woman attributes her well-being and current state of health to the FallProof™ balance and mobility DVDs and my Take 5 for Flexibility DVD. As an advocate for older adults, I envision this lady speaking to legislators about the benefits of a regular exercise. The beauty of it is that my Take 5 to Exercise program and Dr. Rose's FallProof at Home series are senior exercise videos that are available on DVD for use at home. This type of fall prevention program not only works but is also affordable.
Planting political seeds in Sacramento?
The Fall Prevention Lady
Thursday, April 14, 2011
A "fun" fall prevention exercise class
I have been teaching group exercise classes to older adults in the Sacramento region for several years. Specifically, the implementation of fall prevention exercise routines has been my area of expertise since my gerontology internship with the Area 4 Agency on Aging in 2006 and the production of my seated exercise program, Take 5 to Exercise. Current research has identified multiple causes of falls and researchers agree that following a consistent exercise program is the number one way to reduce the risk of a fall.
As a certified FallProof™ balance and mobility instructor, I am trained in Dr. Debra Rose's nationally recognized fall prevention exercise program to progressively challenge the body's balance systems.
Yesterday, I overheard several participants talking about how "fun" the class was. They were laughing and smiling after engaging in a one-hour class that focused on training the visual system and practicing gait pattern enhancement variation training.
The key to successful aging is to remain active. In order to stick with a program, it is essential that a person does something she/he enjoys. The community-based FallProof™ balance and mobility exercise classes are not only fun but also designed to reduce the risk of fall. This program is evidence-based, meaning it works when you work it. Give it a try. Otherwise, the only thing you have to lose is your independence....
As a certified FallProof™ balance and mobility instructor, I am trained in Dr. Debra Rose's nationally recognized fall prevention exercise program to progressively challenge the body's balance systems.
Yesterday, I overheard several participants talking about how "fun" the class was. They were laughing and smiling after engaging in a one-hour class that focused on training the visual system and practicing gait pattern enhancement variation training.
The key to successful aging is to remain active. In order to stick with a program, it is essential that a person does something she/he enjoys. The community-based FallProof™ balance and mobility exercise classes are not only fun but also designed to reduce the risk of fall. This program is evidence-based, meaning it works when you work it. Give it a try. Otherwise, the only thing you have to lose is your independence....
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Educate. Demonstrate. Facilitate. | Senior Exercise Videos
Educate. Demonstrate. Facilitate. | Senior Exercise Videos: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
FallProof™ balance & mobility classes in Sacramento!
I am officially teaching community-based FallProof™ balance and mobility classes in the communities of Sacramento. FallProof™ is a 12-week balance and mobility exercise program designed to reduce the risk of falls among higher functioning older adults. The class meets twice a week for one-hour sessions and yes, there is homework. Or as I like to call it...homeplay!
The first Sacramento-based FallProof™ session started at Parkside Community Church in South Sacramento. I am offering the evidence-based fall risk reduction program in 4-week segments; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. FallProof™ is a progressively challenging program that builds on skills learned the first day of class. Therefore, enrollment is closed to new participants after the second class.
There are 17 participants in this first community-based FallProof™ session and their ages range from 58 to 91 years old! Two people use a walker and one uses a cane as an assistive device for mobility. Despite these limitations, they are participating in the gait pattern variation enhancement training segment and I am so excited to see them engaged in activity the entire class period.
This is the first of many FallProof™ classes that I plan on offering to local communities. If you want to participate in one of the top fall prevention exercise programs in the United States, sign up at one of the following locations:
MEET twice a week for 4 weeks
Parkside Community Church: Beginner and Intermediate level in May and June, 2011
Once a week Introductory class
Howe Park: 6-week Beginner level in May, 2011
Once a week
Cordova Senior Activity Center: Beginner and intermediate level in May, 2011
Atria El Camino Gardens: Beginner level in May, 2011
Contact me if you are interested in setting up a FallProof™ class in your community or facility. Email: livinfit@gmail.com
Praise the Lord.
The Fall Prevention Lady
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Balance and Mobility class in South Sacramento
I am offering a 4-week balance and mobility class that meets twice a week at Parkside Community Church in South Sacramento. This class is open to beginners. In other words, people who haven't exercised in years or those who were exercising but travel, an illness or a fall interrupted their routine are invited to join this class.
The first class was Monday and I was so excited to have 17 participants register and attend the first session! Although people come from different backgrounds and have different physical abilities, it was encouraging to discover that everyone has one thing in common; a concern about falling.
As a certified FallProof™ balance and mobility instructor, I am implementing the evidence-based training techniques that have successfully reduced fall risk and increased balance confidence for thousands of older adults. Each class will get progressively more difficult since the goal is to challenge yet not exceed one's abilities.
I am so excited older adults in the local area are taking responsibility for their well being and getting educated about how to reduce the risk of falling. My goal is to educate, demonstrate and facilitate the development of individualized exercise programs that adults will follow at home in order to reduce the risk of falling.
Take 5 to Exercise..... I encourage you to join the May session!
The Fall Prevention Lady
The first class was Monday and I was so excited to have 17 participants register and attend the first session! Although people come from different backgrounds and have different physical abilities, it was encouraging to discover that everyone has one thing in common; a concern about falling.
As a certified FallProof™ balance and mobility instructor, I am implementing the evidence-based training techniques that have successfully reduced fall risk and increased balance confidence for thousands of older adults. Each class will get progressively more difficult since the goal is to challenge yet not exceed one's abilities.
I am so excited older adults in the local area are taking responsibility for their well being and getting educated about how to reduce the risk of falling. My goal is to educate, demonstrate and facilitate the development of individualized exercise programs that adults will follow at home in order to reduce the risk of falling.
Take 5 to Exercise..... I encourage you to join the May session!
The Fall Prevention Lady
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