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What do the numbers say? Well, it's not encouraging! "The percent of people falling increases from 40% to 65% to 82% with each decade after the age of 65. The consequences of falls can be substantial: between 12% and 67% of elderly adults who fracture a hip die within one year." Chris digs into these numbers and talks about how you can stay strong, mobile and independent for the rest of your life! For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources and more on, "What do the Numbers Say About Seniors and Falls": https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/referencesandsources.html

Balance University is a fall prevention program. It is based on the four pillars of effective fall prevention exercise programs. Strength, posture, flexibility and balance are the four pillars necessary to effectively improve one's balance. Do these homework assignments and you will greatly increase your chances for living an independent life and reduce your risk for an unintended fall. How many should you do?: 1. SL Hip Flexion with Leg Extension: 1-2 sets of 5-10 reps. Choose the amount or reps that work for you. If 5 reps are a challenge for you, then work on that amount or reps and try to increase by one to two reps every week. (if possible, do this two to three times in the morning and in the evening) 2. Single Leg (SL) Three Point Touch: 1-2 sets of 8-12 repetitions (if possible, do this two to three times in the morning and in the evening). *Please have something steady and sturdy to hang on too... just in case! Check out our website: www.MyBalanceUniversity.com

Most Fall Prevention experts can agree on similar exercises that will maximize the benefit for Seniors and reduce their risk for an unintended fall. In this video, I discuss the four best exercises that I have used in the field when working with Seniors to keep them strong, mobile and independent. These exercises are easy to do and have proven to show the best results when done on a consistent and progressive basis. "Falls among people 65 and older are on the rise. An older adult is treated in the emergnecy room for a fall every 11 seconds, with injuries ranging from simple cuts and bruises to broken bones. Hip fractures are the most serious injury from falls, and more than half of older adults hospitalized for hip fractures after a fall never regain their previous levels of mobility or quality of life." - Harvard Medical School For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com...

If you ask most Seniors, they will tell you that they are afraid of an unintended fall. Unintended falls are the leading cause of injury among our Senior population. Fear of falling is a common issue that I deal with and address but sometimes that fear turns into a debilitating fear. A fear that convinces some Seniors to stop moving, do less activities and not leave your home or yard. These may seem like good ideas or good intentioned but these thoughts and actions actually have the opposite impact on fall statistics. For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/referencesandsources.html

Balance University is a fall prevention program. It is based on the four pillars of effective fall prevention exercise programs. Strength, posture, flexibility and balance are the four pillars necessary to effectively improve one's balance. Do these homework assignments and you will greatly increase your chances for living an independent life and reduce your risk for an unintended fall. How many should you do?: 1. Founders Exercise: 1-2 sets of 4-8 reps. Choose the amount or reps that work for you. If 4 reps are a challenge for you, then work on that amount or reps and try to increase by one to two reps every week. (if possible, do this two to three times in the morning and in the evening) 2. Single Leg (SL) Hip Abduction/Adduction: 1-2 sets of 8-15 repetitions (if possible, do this two to three times in the morning and in the evening). Check out our website: www.MyBalanceUniversity.com

Unintended falls have consequences... We lost a giant this week in Collier county. John Passidomo passed away after a fall he suffered on vacation with his wife, Kathleen. Kathleen is a Florida Senator and has had a huge impact on our local community as well. Chris discusses this tragedy, as well as another tragedy that occured with a former client who experienced a fall on Mt. Vesuvius and, unfortunately, passed away after an unexpected fall on the trail. She seemed fine at first, but after a shower and a nap, she never woke up. There are several other factors Chris discusses in the video "We've Lost Some Great People to Falls?" For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/referencesandsources.html

Falls are the leading cause of accidental deaths among Seniors but falling is not a natural part of aging. Which leads to the question, why are so many Seniors falling? Chris goes into detail regarding this issue and discusses the impacts of the natural aging process. There are a number of risk factors that include: - weak muscles, especially in the legs - foot problems - including pain and deformities - taking medication that makes you dizzy or drowsy - vision and hearing problems There are several other factors Chris discusses in the video in order to answer the question, "Why am I falling?" For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/referencesandsources.html

1. Make sure that you have something to hold onto and help keep you stable as you move through the class. 2. If you do not feel confident and/or comfortable while performing one of the exercises, then do not do it or make sure that you are holding onto you chair in order to keep yourself safe. For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/referencesandsources.html

If I could think of one tip to tell my Grandmother, Grandfather or my Mother or Father to help them stay safe and avoid an unintended fall, this is what I would suggest... First, all should understand a bit more about the systems needed to keep us upright and erect. This is the very definition of balance! Wanting to avoid going into great and tireless detail, however, it is important our elders understand three factors imperative to balance: 1. Synapses in the brain move further apart as we age. 2. The vestibular system 3. Proprioceptors and mechanoreceptors As far as THE one tip I could give... PRACTICE! Please listen to the Chris as he explains in further detail about this one tip... For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/referencesandsources.html

Check out our "Fall Prevention Homework Series" to learn about two exercises in two minutes to prevent Seniors from an unintended fall. Check out our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/

The right shoes can help create stability, comfort and support for people who struggle with instability and are at a higher risk for an unintended fall. Check out this video to learn more! For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/referencesandsources.html

General safety guidelines: 1. Make sure that you have something to hold onto and help keep you stable as you move through the class. 2. If you do not feel confident and/or comfortable while performing one of the exercises, then do not do it or make sure that you are holding onto you chair in order to keep yourself safe. For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/referencesandsources.html

This was a bit of a tricky question, believe it or not. You can break this question down into two different categories: 1. Short-term tips 2. Long-term tips The reason for the two categories is due to the nature of the question. If you want to avoid falls now, meaning in the current time and present, then there are steps to take that are explained in this video that will help you or loved one avoid an unintended fall. Such as visiting a social gathering or going to a restaurant that may have a long walk with changing and uneven surfaces in order to get to the table. However, if you are looking to avoid falls in the long term, there are tips you should do everyday that will greatly reduce your risk for a fall. For example, a short-term tip would be to make sure you are using a cane if it makes you feel more confident and helps you maintain a consistent gait. A long-term tip would be along the lines of doing strengthening exercises for your legs and core in order to stabilize yourself. This type of tip takes time and would be very beneficial, possibly even reducing your need for a cane, in the long-term. For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/referencesandsources.html

If you ask most Seniors, they will tell you that they are afraid of an unintended fall. Unintended falls are the leading cause of injury among our Senior population. Fear of falling is a common issue that I deal with and address but sometimes that fear turns into a debilitating fear. A fear that convinces some Seniors to stop moving, do less activities and not leave your home or yard. These may seem like good ideas or good intentioned but these thoughts and actions actually have the opposite impact on fall statistics. For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com...

General safety guidelines: 1. Make sure that you have something to hold onto and help keep you stable as you move through the class. 2. If you do not feel confident and/or comfortable while performing one of the exercises, then do not do it or make sure that you are holding onto you chair in order to keep yourself safe. For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com...

General safety guidelines: 1. Make sure that you have something to hold onto and help keep you stable as you move through the class. 2. If you do not feel confident and/or comfortable while performing one of the exercises, then do not do it or make sure that you are holding onto you chair in order to keep yourself safe. For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com... Featured playlist

Balance University is a fall prevention program. It is based on the four pillars of effective fall prevention exercise programs. Strength, posture, flexibility and balance are the four pillars necessary to effectively improve one's balance. Do these homework assignments and you will greatly increase your chances for living an independent life and reduce your risk for an unintended fall.

Today, Chris is talking about a client he is currently working with that has Parkinson's Disease, a retired Navy Rear Vice Admiral. Due to HIPAA laws and out of respect for privacy for this individual and the family, he will remain anonymous. When Chris began to work with the Admiral, he could stand on one foot any longer than a few seconds. Recently diagnosed with Parkinson's, the Admiral and his wife were doing their research on the best programs and methods to slow the progression of Parkinson's. They chose to Balance University as one of their options to prolong the quality and independence of the Admiral. We are happy to report that the Admiral can now balance on one foot consistently for more than 15-20 seconds and can also stand on a Bosu ball with both feet, unassisted, for 20-30 seconds consistently. This is important because it is a demonstration of strength and balance. For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/referencesandsources.html

Many have asked about the Balance University program. So, here is the program explained by the author and creator, Chris Williams. For more information, visit our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/ References and Sources: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com