Are you looking for ways to help prevent you from falling? Maybe you’re looking for tips for a loved one or family member. One of the most common causes of falls for elderly people is lack of balance. To remedy this, there are many ways to improve your balance and address muscle problems, giving you the confidence to get out of your home and enjoy your daily activities, whether they are in Bromley or Westminster. You could start with balance exercises for seniors, which are gentle exercises that are designed to help with mobility.
Everyday tips
Having an exercise routine is very important, especially as you get older. However, it can be quite intimidating. That’s why there are some steps that you can take on a day-to-day basis that will allow you to make positive progress towards improving your balance. These can be done whilst standing and waiting for the kettle to boil, or whilst in the queue for your food shopping.
Maintain good
posture
Identify your
dominant leg
Pay attention to
the way you stand
Keep your eyes on
a specific spot
Know your
limits
Stability exercises
If you’ve pinpointed stability as a part of your life that you’d like to improve, some simple balance exercises will help you achieve your goal. Try doing these every day or a few times a week and keep an eye on your progress!
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4
Exercise 5
Exercise 6
Increase
If you’re looking for ways to make these exercises a little harder, you could think about these options:
- Close your eyes – it’s much more difficult to balance with your eyes closed, so practicing like this will help you increase your stability, preventing any slips!
- Do the exercises barefoot – this will help you build up strength in the muscles of your feet and ankles. Although it can seem hard at first, persevere!
Luckily, all these exercises can be done with the supervision of someone. This may motivate you or make you feel safer whilst doing them. At Verilife, our experienced care workers will be happy to help you with your stability and offer their expertise in the area. Private home care can entail anything you need, so if your balance is something you’d like some help with, just let us know. Contact us at hello@verilife.co.uk or call 02031419290.