Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System
This week we’re looking at how to improve strength and balance with some tips on how to prevent falls at home.
If you know someone who has had a fall, you might’ve noticed a drop in confidence along with worries about the possibility of it happening again and the potential impact on their independence.
As our bodies change, different exercises can help to keep us strong and steady. Regardless of age, building simple exercises into your daily routine will make completing everyday jobs easier and help to keep you mobile and confident so that you can continue to get out and about and enjoy life now and in your years to come.
1. A helpful guide to improve your strength and balance
Active Essex have created a guide to help improve your strength and balance whilst at home. This includes tips to help build on your daily wellbeing and alternative ways to incorporate activity into your daily life.
2. Reduce the risk of having a fall
There are easy ways we can reduce the risk of having a fall; like making simple changes to the home, eating well and staying hydrated together with managing which medications you take. Find out more.
Did you know there are local services and exercise courses for older people who’ve had a fall or feel unsteady on their feet? Find out more via the links below:
3. Getting winter strong: Bone up on bone health
To help strengthen your bones this winter, there is plenty of information on the Royal Osteoporosis Society website to help including exercise, diet, nutrition, vitamins and lifestyle changes. Find out top tips to achieve better bone health.
Falls can have a significant impact on people’s health. Please remember to discuss any falls you have had with a healthcare professional and say if it is having any impact on your health and wellbeing! You can ask for a Falls assessment. The NHS is here to help you.
Best wishes,
Dr Anna Davey
SWF Health & Social Care Group 