Presentation Transcript
Session 3 :Session 3 Matter of Balance:
Exercise and Fall Prevention
Last week we learned :Last week we learned We can think in new ways
Thoughts affect actions
We can identify concerns by considering the traffic light
Replace fears with positive ideas
We do not have to be afraid, merely cautious
Goals :Goals Understand importance of exercise in preventing falls
Identify barriers to exercise
Identify best exercises for fall prevention
Experience Matter of Balance exercises as example of activity well suited for fall prevention
Dogs do it :Dogs do it
So do cats :So do cats
And we shall too :And we shall too show video…
Discuss the film :Discuss the film What are the costs of inactivity?
What are some benefits of moderate levels of exercise?
Group activity :Group activity Why I don’t exercise
Barriers to exercise :Barriers to exercise Beliefs:
Inactivity is part of aging
We cannot slow the effects of aging on bones and muscles
Exercise is harmful for older adults
Exercise is embarrassing to older adults
Exercise is too time consuming
Friends and family don’t want me to exercise
Why even bother to exercise? :Why even bother to exercise? Physical & emotional benefit
Inactivity is MORE
Exercise to TAKE CHARGE of your life
Staying home to prevent falls makes you inactive and INCREASES your fall risk
EVERYONE benefits from exercise
Exercises for Fall Prevention :Exercises for Fall Prevention Balance and flexibility exercises
Exercises to strengthen quads and hips
Exercises to improve coordination
Exercises to improve conditioning
Additional notes :Additional notes Interesting and challenging (alertness)
Exercise prevents falls by improving BP, strength, flexibility and sensory input
With exercise, brain processes information quickly
Guidelines for exercise program :Guidelines for exercise program Start slowly, based on ability
Work up to 30 minutes of activity, most days (can be split into segments)
Include balance, strength, flexibility and endurance
Have fun with it!
Meet the exercises :Meet the exercises View PowerPoint on exercises
Conclusion :Conclusion We learned value of exercise (do you remember any?)
We learned exercises (we’ll review each week)
Next week :Next week Assertiveness and Fall Prevention